Uterine Infusion
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...
Category: Nursing Procedure Checklist
Bispectral Index Monitoring
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...
Wound Cleaning and Dressing
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...
Parenteral Medications
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...
Nebulization Therapy
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...
Crutch Maneuvering Techniques
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...
Automated External Defibrillation
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...
Arthroplasty Care
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...
What is Phlebotomy
Definition Phlebotomy is a procedure that consists of venipuncture and withdrawal of blood. It is a safe outpatient method where blood is extracted from the vein through a cut or...
Arterial Puncture
Definition One of the methods of collecting blood is arterial puncture. Obtaining arterial blood sample requires percutaneous puncture of the brachial, radial or femoral artery or the extraction of a...
