Colostomy is the opening of some portion of the colon onto the abdominal face
Reasons for Performing a Colostomy
When feces cannot progress naturally from the colon to the anus
When it is more desirable or manageable to divert the feces, as for paraplegics
In any condition where the rectum or anus is nonfunctional because of disease, a birth [...]
Assessment:
1. Check vital functions and pronounce patient dead if permitted to do so, notify physician and record time of death and time pronounced dead.
2. Notify the following:
A. Attending Physician
B. Nursing Supervisor
C. Admitting or Census Department
D. Appropriate Agency for Organ Procedures
E. Medical Examiner
F. Designated Mortician
SEE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION VIDEO1
SEE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION VIDEO2
Gather equipment and bring to bedside. Check IV solution and medication additives with physician’s order.
Explain procedure to patient.
Perform hand hygiene.
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION VIDEO
INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION VIDEO1
Explain procedure to patient.
If tracheostomy tube has been suctioned, remove soiled dressing from around tube and discard with gloves on removal.
Perform hand hygiene and open necessary supplies.
Cleaning A Nondisposable Inner Cannula
Prepare [...]
Determine need for suctioning. Administer pain medication before suctioning to postoperative patient.
Explain procedure to patient.
Assemble equipment.
Perform hand hygiene.
Adjust bed to comfortable working position. Lower side [...]
1. Explain procedure to patient and review safety precautions necessary when oxygen is in use. Place No Smoking signs in appropriate areas.
2. Perform hand hygiene.
3. Attach face mask to oxygen setup with humidification. Start flow [...]
1. Explain procedure to patient and review safety precautions necessary when oxygen is in use. Place No Smoking sign in appropriate areas.
2. Perform hand hygiene.
3. Connect nasal cannula to oxygen setup with humidification, if one is in use. Adjust flow rate as ordered by physician. Check the oxygen is flowing out of [...]
