Simple and straightforward step-by-step account of the key clinical procedures with clear learning outcomes.
For nurses learning procedures for the first time, for newly qualified nurses needing to check their knowledge or for nurses returning to work needing an update or refresher.
Equips readers to deliver high quality, safe and effective care to patients.
1 Frameworks for Practice 2 Administration of Medicines 3 Blood gases and profiles 4 Blood Glucose Monitoring 5 Pulse and Blood Pressure 6 Blood Transfusion 7 Body Temperature 8 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Anaphylaxis 9 Care after death 10 Catheterisation: Urinary 11 Cardiovascular risk assessment 12 Chest auscultation 13 Chest Drainage: Underwater Seal 14 Diagnostic Investigations 15 ECG: set up and recording 16 Administration of Suppositories and Enema 17 Eye Care and Administration of Eye Drops 18 First Aid: physical 19 Fundamental Care 20 Skin Integrity 21 Infection prevention and management 22 Intravenous therapy/devices 23 Lumbar Puncture 24 Mental Health 25 Mouth Care/Oral Hygiene 26 Neurological Assessment and seizure management 27 Nutrition 28 Oxygen Therapy and humidification of gases 29 Patient Admission, Transfer and Discharge 30 Preoperative Nursing Care 31 Postoperative Nursing Care 32 Pulse Oximetry 33 Rectal Examination and manual evacuation 34 Recognizing and responding to signs of abuse 35 Respiration, including nebulisers and inhalers 36 Stoma Care 37 Tracheostomy Care 38 Care of the Patient with Impaired Consciousness 39 Venepuncture 40 Wound Care
Sarah Renton, Lecturer, Claire McGuinness, Professional Advisor, Nursing and Midwifery Education Chief Nursing Officer Directorate, Scottish Government, UK and Evelyn Strachan
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