How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
网页2017年10月16日 · 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;
How to perform chest auscultation and interpret the findings
网页2020年1月6日 · Ask the patient to move their right arm to the side so the right lateral chest can be assessed (Fig 4c). Starting with the upper lobe move to the middle lobe, and finally the lower lobe at the bottom (Ferns and West, 2008). Repeat on the left side where the lung is made up of an upper lobe and lower lobe.
Injection technique 1: administering drugs via the intramuscular …
网页2022年3月15日 · Depress the plunger slowly at a rate of 1ml/10 seconds; this aids absorption of the drug and reduces pain (Lister et al, 2020). Wait for 10 seconds to allow the drug to diffuse into the tissue, then quickly withdraw the needle (Lister et al, 2020). Apply a plaster over the puncture site if required.
How to measure capillary refill time in patients who are acutely ill
网页2020年7月20日 · Apply cutaneous pressure to the fingertip for five seconds (Fig 2). The pressure applied should be enough to cause blanching as the blood is dispelled from the tissue. Time how long it takes for the skin to return to the same colour as the surrounding tissues. Consider any of the factors mentioned earlier in the article that may influence CRT.
Performing an A-G patient assessment: a step-by-step guide
网页2020年1月6日 · 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. Abstract The A-G method is a systematic and structured ...
Communication skills 1: benefits of effective ... - Nursing Times
网页2017年11月20日 · It can boost nurses’ self-confidence and job satisfaction, as well as reduce workplace stress. It is important to reflect on how you communicate and work at improving any weak areas. Communication skills 2: overcoming the barriers to effective communication. Communication 4: the influence of appearance and environment.
Measuring body temperature using a tympanic thermometer
网页2020年9月14日 · Body temperature represents the balance between heat production and heat loss, and a normal body temperature is generally accepted to be 36.9°C – the optimum temperature needed to maintain enzyme activity required for metabolism. However, in health, it can range from 36.0-37.5°C (Dougherty …
Medicines administration 1: understanding routes of ... - Nursing …
网页2020年4月24日 · via skin, eyes, ears, nose, vagina, rectum, lungs (inhaled) The oral route is the most frequently used route of medicines administration and is the most convenient and cost-effective (Dougherty and Lister, 2015). Although solid-dose forms such as tablets and capsules have a high degree of drug stability and provide accurate dosage, the oral ...
Essential critical care skills 1: what is critical care nursing?
网页2021年10月18日 · A holistic view of the patient – which takes into account physical and psychosocial matters – is vital, as is supporting families. Essential critical care skills 2: assessing the patient. Essential critical care skills 3: arterial line care. Essential critical care skills 4: airway assessment and management.
Administering Drugs via a Subcutaneous Injection - Nursing Times
网页2018年8月28日 · Abstract. The subcutaneous route allows drugs such as insulin and heparin to be absorbed slowly over a period of time. Using the correct injection technique and selecting the correct site will minimise the risk of complications. This is the second article in a two-part series on injection techniques. Part 1 covers the intramuscular route.
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