LIN Session – A Million Uses for Sharpies in the ED

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Mizuho Morrison, DO, Lisa Chavez, RN, and Kathy Garvin, RN
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Elizabeth E., RN -

For someone who doesn't want to carry around a million things in your pockets they also have tiny Sharpies that you can attach right to your name badge! Boom.

Michelle Lin, MD -

@Elizabeth: Boom. That was my mind being blown. Had no idea!! Cute too.

http://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Mini-Assorted-4-Pack/dp/B000GOZXA2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426294395&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+sharpie+marker

Kenn G. -

We've used them for writing pediatric doses of code meds, based on age, for codes that are hasted ahead. Gives us a head start on meds on arrival.

EC -

Really 20 mins on how to use a sharpie?? What's next...20 mins on how to use paper in the ED? Please more meat...less fluff!

Jack C. -

fine tip sharpie or standard sharpie?

Michelle Lin, MD -

Per the editorial/study on site sterility, they used a Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker
http://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Point-Permanent-Markers-30001/dp/B00006IFHD

http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/650377?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

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