ADMINISTERING OXYGEN BY NASAL CANNULA
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...
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Alzheimer’s Disease
by: Ma. Minelli Pichay Our Lady of Fatima University I. Introduction: Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The most common...
IRRIGATING A NASOGASTRIC TUBE CONNECTED TO SUCTION
Check physician’s order for irrigation. Explain procedure to patient. Gather necessary equipment. Check expiration dates on irrigating saline solution and irrigation set. Perform hand hygiene. Assist patient to semi-Fowler’s position,...
REMOVING A NASOGASTRIC TUBE
Check physician’s order for removal of nasogastric tube. Explain procedure to patient and assist to semi-Fowler’s position. Gather equipment. Perform hand hygiene. Don clean disposable gloves. Place towel or disposable...
A Closer Look On Dengue Fever
by: Ma. Dina Serrano Perpetual Help College Manila What is dengue fever? What is dengue hemorrhagic fever? Dengue fever is a flu-like illness spread by the bite of an infected...
INSERTING A NASOGASTRIC TUBE
Check physician’s order for insertion of nasogastric tube. Explain procedure to patient. Gather equipment. If nasogastric tube is rubber, place it in a basin with ice for 5 to 10...
Manila cops seize photocopied medical, nursing books
By Allison Lopez Inquirer Last updated 08:17pm (Mla time) 11/28/2007 MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 200 illegally photocopied nursing and medical textbooks sold near the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) building in...
ADMINISTERING AN EAR IRRIGATION
Explain procedure to patient. Bring equipment to patient’s beside. Check physician’s order. Protect patient and bed linens with a waterproof pad. Perform hand hygiene. Have patient sit up or lie...
ADMINISTERING AN EYE IRRIGATION
Explain procedure to patient. Assemble equipment at patient’s bedside. Perform hand hygiene. Have patient sit or lie with head tilted toward the side of the affected eye. Protect patient and...
Pneumonia Case Study
INTRODUCTION Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. It is also called Pneumonitis or Bronchopneumonia. Pneumonia can be a serious threat to our health. Although pneumonia...
