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Take The Plunge: Expanding The Float Pool To "Closed" Units, Noel Kerr, Brenda Hardy, Karen Meskimen
Take The Plunge: Expanding The Float Pool To "Closed" Units, Noel Kerr, Brenda Hardy, Karen Meskimen
Noël M Kerr PhD, RN, CMSRN
Techniques were developed based on nursing staff input to improve floating at a 500-bed trauma center when the practice was expanded to include units that were previously closed. Written fact sheets were prepared for each unit, and a buddy system was implemented for all floats. A study was conducted to identify the effects of these and other interventions designed to improve nurses' experience of floating.
Positive Outcome After Looped Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Malposition. A Case Study., Noel Kerr
Positive Outcome After Looped Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Malposition. A Case Study., Noel Kerr
Noël M Kerr PhD, RN, CMSRN
Tip malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is a frequently encountered problem. Invasive and noninvasive techniques for resolution of malpositions described in the literature are reviewed. A positive outcome using non-invasive techniques after a looped malposition in the axillary vein is discussed.