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Learn how to properly remove a nasogastric tube.

A nasogastric tube is irrigated regularly to determine/ensure the patency of the tube. Learn how to irrigate a nasogastric tube (NGT).

Gastric Gavage is a means of supplying nutritional substance via a small plastic tube direct to the stomach. This post will help you understand on how to perform feeding via gastric gavage.

Colostomy irrigation is a way to regulate bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time.

How to aspirate and mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in a single syringe?

Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein. It can be intermittent or continuous; continuous administration is called an intravenous drip.

Blood Transfusion is commonly being ordered to patients who lost a great deal of blood due to a disease condition or an accident. It can also be ordered by the physician if the patient is to undergo an operation that would involve considerable blood loss.The following are a step-by-step checklist of things to do and other responsibilities to ensure proper blood transfusion and prevent any unwanted reactions and errors.

Tracheostomy is used for clients needing long-term airway support. A tracheostomy is an opening into the trachea through the neck. A tube is usually inserted in this opening and thus an artificial airway is created.