Assisting With Tube Thoracostomy

Posted by: Frances Quino, RN

Tube thoraacotomy (chest tube insertion) is the insertion of one or more flexible tubes into the pleural space to evacuate and remove air, blood and fluid in order to attain full lung expansion. Equipments The following are the materials used in a chest tube insertion: Chest tube Chest tube connector Chest drainage system Local anesthetic [...]

Continuous Bladder Irrigation

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Continuous bladder irrigation is a procedure usually required for two common reasons. One is that it is done in order to decrease the chances of the formation of blood clots in the bladder right after certain kinds of surgery. Second is to administer medication into the bladder in order to ward off an infection or [...]

Uterine Infusion

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Uterine infusion is a procedure that involves direct administration of a substance, fluid, nutrient or a drug directly into the uterus of a female. This is usually carried out by means of gravitation force when the infusion is held way above the position of the patient. During this procedure it is obligation to maintain sterilization [...]

Bispectral Index Monitoring

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Bispectral index is among many technologies that claim to check anesthesia depth. Bispectral index monitors are planned to substitute Guedel’s classification system for verifying anesthesia depth. Definition Bispectral index monitoring entails making use of an electric device which translates EEG waves into numerical figures. The number, which is based statistically on crude EEG data, signifies [...]

Wound Cleaning and Dressing

Posted by: Frances Quino, RN

A wound is defined as any disruption along the skin. As skin is the largest protection of the body from the environment, the skin is prone in various physical and chemical irritants. A break in the skin may predispose an individual to tetanus as well as other complications such as nerve damage. A normal wound [...]

Parenteral Medications

Posted by: Frances Quino, RN

Parenteral medications are drugs given through routes other than the alimentary or respiratory tract. Indications: If patient needs fast and immediate drug therapeutic effect If oral or respiratory route is contraindicated If drug effects are optimal and effective in a parenteral route Routes: Intradermal – into the dermis Subcutaneous – into a subcutaneous tissue Intramuscular [...]

Nebulization Therapy

Posted by: Frances Quino, RN

Nebulization is the process of medication administration via inhalation. It utilizes a nebulizer which transports medications to the lungs by means of mist inhalation. Indication Nebulization therapy is used to deliver medications along the respiratory tract and is indicated to various respiratory problems and diseases such as: Bronchospasms Chest tightness Excessive and thick mucus secretions [...]

Crutch Maneuvering Techniques

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Walking with crutches is not an inherent skill. Thus, techniques on ambulating with crutches should be taught to the patient. However, since each patient has different learning needs all patient education should be individualized. Preparation Before teaching the client how to ambulate with crutches, the following things should be instructed to the patient: P – [...]

Automated External Defibrillation

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

What is an Automated External Defibrillator? To meet the need for early defibrillation, automated external defibrillators or AEDs are commonly used. Early defibrillation is currently considered as the most effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation. Hence, AED is an important unit even in noncritical care units. The equipment can interpret a victim’s cardiac rhythm even and [...]

Arthroplasty Care

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Overview Arthroplasty is the surgical replacement of all or part of a joint. The most common arthroplastic procedures are cup arthroplasty and total hip replacement. The former involves the insertion for a moveable cup between the hip joint surfaces. Bone ingrowth is promoted as the prosthesis has a porous coating. Usually indicated for young patients, [...]