How to measure capillary refill time in patients who are acutely ill
WEBJul 20, 2020 · 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.
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.
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;
Rectal drug administration in adults: how, when, why
WEBFeb 22, 2016 · Introduction. Medications administered per rectum (PR) are ideal for local or systemic treatment, as the rectal mucosa has a blood and lymph supply that is capable of effective systemic absorption. The rectum is relatively underused in some societies as a route for safe administration of medicines, arguably due to the intimacy of the site compared with more socially accepted and visible routes ...
The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics | Nursing Times
WEBSep 16, 2011 · Abstract. Goldsmith J (2011) The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics. Nursing Times; 107: 37, early online publication. The Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives is a set of key principles that should underpin the practice of all nurses and midwives, and remind them of their professional responsibilities. It is not just a tool used in fitness-to ...
Measuring and managing fluid balance - Nursing Times
WEBJul 15, 2011 · Abstract. Shepherd A (2011) Measuring and managing fluid balance.Nursing Times; 107: 28, early online publication. Ensuring patients are adequately hydrated is an essential part of nursing care, yet a recent report from the Care Quality Commission found “appalling” levels of care in some NHS hospitals, with health professionals failing to …
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 ...
An easy guide to mmols - Nursing Times
WEBFeb 9, 2012 · If one mole is 58.45g, then 9g is 0.154 moles (0.154 x N molecules). Now that we dissolve this into water, it becomes a concentration - 0.154 moles in 1 litre is a 154mmol solution. This principle does not just apply to administered medication, but to anywhere you see a concentration written. Another example where this unit “mmol” is seen ...
How to perform chest auscultation and interpret the findings
WEBJan 6, 2020 · 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.
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.