Good morning, in our organization an MA runs the derm clinic, so they process the liquid Nitro. They done PPE equipment including large gloves that allows no skin contact with liquid and googles. they open the tank, dip in the tank with a scope and pour the liquid into a metal cylinder that is used to spray on liquid in derm. it is a challenge at times, but we work very hard to make sure all staff is competent to use this process. Hope that helps.
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Glenda Wright MHA, BSN, RN-BC
Clinic Coordinator
HealthPark Specialty Clinic (TGH)
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2025 11:17
From: Sharon Peacock
Subject: Liquid nitrogen in Dermatology
Hello Susan,
I will send you the documents used by our organization.
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Original Message:
Sent: 4/4/2025 11:34:00 AM
From: Susan Amos
Subject: Liquid nitrogen in Dermatology
Good morning-
i am being asked to have the nursing team (RNs/PCAs) transfer liquid nitrogen from the dewer into a portable "cryospray can" for use by the dermatologist. Does anyone have a policy/standard work and/or a training document? I have always worked in setting that the dermatologist was responsible for this task,
Thanks in advance
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Susan Amos
Poughkeepsie NY
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