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Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 at 5:23 PM

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Cindy Engbert posted a reply on Re: Fern Testing

Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 at 5:23 PM

Said: : "Those of you doing the Amnisure in the hospital, what are your thoughts on the letter from the manufacturer regarding the Amnisure is to be used as an aide for diagnosis? We eliminated the fern test also, but due to this letter they are w...

James Beck posted a reply on Re: Fern Testing

Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 at 5:17 PM

Said: : "I like that idea - it's the first objective indicator I've seen so far in the whole "what is critically ill" issue. Is the issue ONLY about perfusion, though? Here's a little video about the capillary refill test: https://www.youtub...

linda bourke posted a new Topic

Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 at 5:09 PM

Fingerstick Training

: "Good Afternoon,
How do you perform fingerstick training - direct observation?
Do you have them stick each other? or just simulate the technique?
Also, do you have a procedure that you are willing to share? I would like to update mine.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Linda Bourke
Linda.Bourke@wmchealth.org"

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Karen Robinson posted a reply on Re: Fern Testing

Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 at 4:24 PM

Said: : "Susan, We decided that if the patient has a capillary refill of 2 seconds, they have poor perfusion and a capillary sample may not be used. No matter what the diagnosis or where they are located in the facility."