Category: Nursing Procedures

How to Start an Intravenous (IV) Infusion
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How to Start an Intravenous (IV) Infusion

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.

Published by on 02/01/2012 7:00 pm
Blood Transfusion Nursing Responsibilities
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Blood Transfusion Nursing Responsibilities

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.

Published by on 01/25/2012 1:32 am
How to Mix Insulin in One Syringe
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How to Mix Insulin in One Syringe

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

Published by on 01/25/2012 1:32 am
Tracheostomy Nursing Care & Management
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Tracheostomy Nursing Care & Management

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.

Published by on 01/21/2012 5:16 pm
Thoracentesis Procedure, Nursing Care Plans & Management
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Thoracentesis Procedure, Nursing Care Plans & Management

Thoracentesis is pleural fluid analysis. Learn about the Nursing care plans, nursing management and drugs used for thoracentesis. Responsibilities of a nurse during thoracentesis.

Published by on 01/16/2012 6:46 pm