How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
WEBOct 16, 2017 · To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide by 100; 1ml of 1% lidocaine contains 10mg per ml. You can apply the same calculation to 0.5% lidocaine: 0.5% lidocaine contains 500mg of lidocaine in 100ml; To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide 500mg by 100;
Performing an A-G patient assessment: a step-by-step guide
WEBJan 6, 2020 · A-G stands for airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure, further information and goals. This offers a systematic approach to patient assessments. The ability to perform an A-G assessment is a key nursing skill. Re-assessing regularly will help nurses detect deterioration early. (2018) Selecting intravenous fluids to manage fluid ...
Nurses as educators: creating teaching moments in practice
WEBJan 27, 2020 · Identifying teachable moments in clinical practice is an effective way to increase workplace learning with all nurses playing a role, not just nurse educators. This article comes with a handout for a. Effective workplace teaching is increasingly important in healthcare, with all staff being potential educators.
'Leaky legs': strategies for the treatment and management of …
WEBDec 19, 2016 · Introduction. The management of lymphorrhoea (grossly oedematous legs) poses major challenges because the condition is often accompanied by the leakage of considerable volumes of fluid – indeed the condition is commonly known as ‘leaky legs’ (Lymphoedema Framework, 2006). This article describes the pathophysiology of lymphovenous disease, strategies to help prevent or treat complications ...
Specimen collection 2: obtaining a catheter specimen of urine
WEBJul 10, 2017 · Dispose of any remaining urine according to local policy. Follow steps 13-16 above to complete the procedure. Specimen collection 1: general principles and procedure for obtaining a midstream urine specimen. Specimen collection 3: obtaining a faecal specimen from a patient with diarrhoea. Specimen collection 4: procedure for obtaining a …
When is wound cleansing necessary and what solution should be …
WEBAug 20, 2018 · If, after 14 days, the wound is found to have deteriorated or shows signs of spreading infection, use of systemic antibiotics should be considered. Once the wound has improved, stop using the antiseptic cleaning solution. One antiseptic solution used for wound cleansing is polyhexanide and betaine (PHMB) (Braun et al, 2014; Fletcher and ...
How to measure capillary refill time in patients who are acutely ill
WEBJul 20, 2020 · Introduction. Capillary refill time (CRT) is a measure of the time it takes for a distal capillary bed, such as those found in the fingers, to regain colour after pressure has been applied to cause blanching. A prolonged CRT may indicate the presence of circulatory shock. Peripheral resistance.
Informed consent 1: legal basis and implications for practice
WEBMay 21, 2018 · The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Code says that nurses must not only “act in the best interests of people at all times”, but also balance this with “the requirement to respect a person’s right to accept or refuse treatment”. This means nurses must “get properly informed consent and document it before carrying out any action”.
Postoperative care 1: principles of monitoring ... - Nursing Times
WEBMay 31, 2013 · Monitoring, assessment and observation skills are essential in postoperative care. Nurses can support patients recovering from surgery and identify complications. Postoperative care is provided by peri-operative nurses. They are often experienced in a specialised area of surgery that requires specific care for the intervention performed.
COPD 2: management and nursing care | Nursing Times
WEBApr 6, 2020 · Abstract. Most nurses, not just specialist nurses, will routinely encounter people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in their care. Although there is no cure for this progressive respiratory disease, nurses have a crucial role in its treatment and management, including helping patients to minimise and control their symptoms, and improve the quality of their lives.