Jenny works on a medical/surgical floor usually but when she got to work today, she was told that she is being floated to the intensive care unit. It has been several years since she has worked in an ICU and is a little apprehensive but is excited for the change of department. The Intensive Care […]
The term ‘nursing’ encompasses a wide range of skills. Besides assisting doctors in procedures, some of the responsibilities of a nurse include providing bedside care, monitoring and recording patient’s health, administering medication, performing diagnostic tests, conducting physical examinations, and educating patients and their families about the treatment process. It is worth noticing here that while […]
A skilled nurse in tracheostomy care performs a series of steps with precision and utmost care, reason being that a small error can lead to major consequences. Before we get into the care procedure and matters related to it, we need to understand what tracheostomy is all about. First and foremost, tracheotomy or tracheostomy? Though […]
Foley catheter insertion is a core nursing skill which involves introducing a thin flexible sterile tube through the urethra into a patient’s bladder for the purpose of withdrawing urine. The Foley catheter can be left in place for a certain period of time due to which it is also called an indwelling catheter. The tube […]
The primary goal of every burn wound care procedure is to provide comfort to the patient, erase infection risks, stimulate the healing procedure and optimize functionality of the affected area. Burns can be caused by multiple reasons ranging from fire to contact with hot liquids or steam to electricity related accidents. When doctors evaluate an […]
What is a Central Venous Cather (CVC) Insertion? Central venous (CV) catheter, also known as a central line, is a thin, flexible tube with a jugular, subclavian or femoral placement that is threaded or guided into the superior vena cava, a large vein on the right side of the heart. This is a long, flexible […]
