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;
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 ...
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”.
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.
Specimen collection 2: obtaining a catheter specimen of urine
WEBJul 10, 2017 · Dispose of any remaining urine according to local policy. Follow steps 13-16 above to complete the procedure. Specimen collection 1: general principles and procedure for obtaining a midstream urine specimen. Specimen collection 3: obtaining a faecal specimen from a patient with diarrhoea. Specimen collection 4: procedure for obtaining a …
Patient advocacy: breaking down barriers and challenging decisions
WEBJan 3, 2017 · The Nursing and Midwifery Code states it is the responsibility of nurses to “act as an advocate for the vulnerable, challenging poor practice and discriminatory attitudes and behaviour relating to their care” (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2015). However, nurses sometimes struggle to assume this responsibility.
Choosing between colloids and crystalloids for IV infusion
WEBNov 20, 2017 · Colloids carry an increased risk of anaphylaxis, are more expensive (Frost, 2015) and come with an added complication for vegetarian or vegan patients, as some preparations contain gelatin (Joint Formulary Committee, 2017). However, colloid solutions are less likely to cause oedema than crystalloid solutions.
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.
Injection technique 1: administering drugs via the intramuscular …
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Eileen Shepherd was, at time of writing, clinical editor, Nursing Times. Drugs administered by the intramuscular (IM) route are deposited into vascular muscle tissue, which allows for rapid absorption into the circulation (Lister et al, 2020; Ogston-Tuck, 2014). These complications can be avoided if the site for injection is accurately ...
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 ...