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;
Measuring body temperature using a tympanic thermometer
WEBSep 14, 2020 · 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 …
How to measure capillary refill time in patients who are acutely ill
WEBJul 20, 2020 · Introduction. Capillary refill time (CRT) is a measure of the time it takes for a distal capillary bed, such as those found in the fingers, to regain colour after pressure has been applied to cause blanching. A prolonged CRT may indicate the presence of circulatory shock. Peripheral resistance.
COPD 2: management and nursing care | Nursing Times
WEBApr 6, 2020 · Abstract. Most nurses, not just specialist nurses, will routinely encounter people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in their care. Although there is no cure for this progressive respiratory disease, nurses have a crucial role in its treatment and management, including helping patients to minimise and control their symptoms, and improve the quality of their lives.
Postoperative care 1: principles of monitoring ... - Nursing Times
WEB050613 Principles of monitoring postoperative patients. Observing a collective moment of silence when a patient dies is valuable for both staff and the bereaved. This initiative won the Critical and Emergency Care Nursing category in the 2023 Nursing Times Awards. A bespoke course and educational package were created to develop specialist ...
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 ...
What are Compassion in Practice and the 6Cs of nursing?
WEBFeb 14, 2022 · The strategy, which was not directly backed with government funding, was underpinned by six fundamental values designed to support professionals and care staff to deliver excellent care. The values were care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment, and became commonly referred to as the “6Cs of nursing”.
Essential critical care skills 3: arterial line care - Nursing Times
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Arterial lines are used to monitor arterial blood pressure continuously, so it is essential to understand normal and abnormal arterial pressure waveforms; these are shown in Fig 1. Arterial pressure waveforms are obtained by attaching the arterial line to a transducer (Fig 2). A transducer is a device that converts one energy form to another ...
When is wound cleansing necessary and what solution should be …
WEBAug 20, 2018 · If, after 14 days, the wound is found to have deteriorated or shows signs of spreading infection, use of systemic antibiotics should be considered. Once the wound has improved, stop using the antiseptic cleaning solution. One antiseptic solution used for wound cleansing is polyhexanide and betaine (PHMB) (Braun et al, 2014; Fletcher and ...
Injection technique 1: administering drugs via the intramuscular …
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Practical procedures. Injection technique 1: administering drugs via the intramuscular route. 15 March, 2022By Eileen Shepherd. Part 1 of this two-part series on injection techniques describes the evidence base and procedure for administering an intramuscular injection. This updates an article previously published in 2018.