Applying Mask and Sterile Gown
Definition Applying a mask and sterile gown is a critical part of maintaining aseptic technique in surgical and sterile procedures. It…
Performing Surgical hand washing
Definition Surgical hand washing to a procedure by which dirt and microorganisms are destroyed and removed from hands and fingers by chemical…
Performing Sterile Gloving
Definition Gloving is defined as the donning of a pair of sterile gloves to protect one’s own hands from pathogenic microorganisms and to…
Assisting with insertion of Central Venous catheter
Definition It refers to insertion of a central venous catheter (IV catheter designed for the purpose) into a large central vein with the…
Patient Positioning in operating rooms
Description Surgical positioning is the procedure of placing a patient in a particular physical position for performing surgery. The goal in…
Performing skin preparation for surgery
Definition Skin preparation or surgical site preparation refers to the preoperative treatment of the intact skin of the patient and includes…
Removal of sutures and staples
Definition Removing sutures and staples is a delicate nursing procedure that must be done with sterile technique to prevent infection and…
Preparation of Operating Room for General Procedures
The operating room is an area where high-risk surgeries are performed. It is imperative that a sterile environment is maintained to prevent…
Flushing a central venous catheter
Flushing a central venous catheter (CVC) is a critical nursing procedure that maintains catheter patency, prevents clot formation, and reduces…
Measuring Central Venous Pressure
Definition Central venous pressure (CVP) is a measure of the pressure within the right atrium of the heart. CVP can be measured using a…
Care of Patient on BIPAP Ventilation
Definition A bi-level positive airway pressure (BIPAP) is a means of non-invasive ventilator support that uses either flow or time to cycle…
Assisting with the Endotracheal Intubation
Assisting with endotracheal intubation is a high-stakes, time-sensitive nursing responsibility that ensures airway patency and supports…
High Flow Nasal Cannula
Humidified high flow nasal cannula therapy is a form of non-invasive respiratory support which has been compared to continuous positive airway…
Changing Dressing at Central Venous Catheter Insertion site
Definition Changing dressing at a central venous catheter (CVC) insertion site is a high-stakes, sterile procedure that helps prevent central…
Chest Tube Insertion: Assisting the Procedure
Definition Chest tube insertion is a procedure done to drain out air, fluid, pus, or lymphatic fluid from the pleural space, thereby regaining…
Assisting with Tracheostomy
Assisting with a tracheostomy—the surgical creation of an opening in the trachea to insert a breathing tube—is a critical nursing…
Performing a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Introduction Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical, lifesaving skill used when someone’s heart or breathing has…
Setting Up an Emergency Trolley/ Crash Cart
Description A crash cart is an emergency trolley set up to manage emergencies at acute care setting. The emergency trolley usually contains…
Critical Care Medications
Definition Critical care medications also known as emergency drugs, are the drugs administered to a patient in emergency situation in order to…
Performing a Heimlich Maneuver
Definition The Heimlich maneuver, also known as abdominal thrusts, is a first-aid technique used to help someone who is choking on a foreign…
Providing Tracheostomy care
Definition Tracheostomy care includes changing a tracheostomy inner tube, cleaning tracheostomy site, and changing dressing around the site.…
Connecting and Changing Intercostal Drainage Bottles
Definition It refers to the replacement of existing intercostal drainage bottles with a new one using aseptic technique. Purpose To maintain…
Assisting with removal of Chest Drainage Tube
Definition It is defined as the removal of chest drainage tube in aseptic manner after full lung expansion has taken place. Articles Procedure…
Assisting with Insertion of Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube/ Balloon Tamponade
Definition It refers to assisting in the insertion of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube or Minnesota balloon which exerts pressure directly on…
Performing Defibrillation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Definition Defibrillation means delivering electrical current transthoracically through paddles to terminate lethal arrhythmias. Purpose To…
Proning Ventilated Patients In ARDS
Definition Proning is the process of turning a patient with accurate, safe movements from their back onto their abdomen (stomach) so the…
Recording an ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Definition Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphical recording of electrical activity of the heart detected by means of surface electrodes and…
Pacemaker Implantation: Preparation of Patient and Assisting
Definition A pacemaker is an electronic device that provides repetitive electrical stimuli to heart muscles when the patient’s intrinsic…
Exercise Stress test: Preparation of Patient and Assisting
Description Exercise stress test is a method used to evaluate the cardiovascular response to physical stress. It is helpful in assessing…
Cardiac Cath: Preparation of Patient and Assisting
Definition Cardiac cath often called a cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat heart conditions…
Cerebral Angiography: Preparation and Assisting
Definition Cerebral angiography is a specialized imaging procedure used to visualize the blood vessels in and around the brain. It’s often…
Arterial Puncture: Assisting for Collection of Blood Sample
Arterial puncture is performed to obtain blood samples for arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. It helps assess oxygenation, pH, and carbon…
Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring
Definition Direct arterial blood pressure monitoring is a method by which arterial blood pressure is monitored by inserting a needle cannula…