Interesting. So is the dressing "prepped" the same way we would the skin? Does it remain intact after a vigorous scrub with CHG? Is there no concern about the dressing material being introduced into the port or does the non-coring needle prevent that?
I'm very curious if others have heard of this. Good luck! Maria >>> "Debbie Potts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 02/28/06 08:24AM >>> Need help quick!! Have an attending who is new to our facility who states that when he inserts a new PAC, he places a sterile TSM over site and doesn't want anyone touching his new port. Is requiring accessing THRU the TSM. Has anyone out there heard of this practice??? Have a meeting shortly, so would appreciate answers ASAP. Debbie Potts, RN, CRNI, OCN Infusion Coordinator Baptist Hospital Home RX 336-784-3254 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
