TWELVE FLAPS: A Practical Chest-Assessment Guide for Nurses
Expanding a memorable respiratory and trauma mnemonic into safe, systematic bedside practice Overview Chest injury and sudden respiratory…
Secondary Survey in Emergency Nursing
A practical guide to the detailed assessment that follows initial stabilisation Introduction Emergency nursing is built on priorities. When a…
Assiting with Digital Faecal Evacuation
Digital faecal evacuation is a nursing procedure performed to relieve severe constipation or faecal impaction. It involves the manual removal…
ACLS algorithm: Overview
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support provides a structured, evidence-based approach for managing life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies.…
Triage System in Emergency Departement
Introduction The triage system is one of the most important measures in response to mass casualty incidents (MCIs) caused by emergencies and…
Emergency Management of Patient with Medical and Traumatic Injury
Introduction Emergency management of a patient with multiple trauma is complex and takes place in several stages requiring a great deal of…
Counseling the Patient and Family in Dealing with Grieving and Bereavement
Introduction Counseling the Patient and Family in Dealing with Grieving and Bereavement: Disaster-related trauma is similar to other types of…
Documentation and Assisting in Legal Procedures in Emergency Unit
Introduction Documentation is a vital component of safe, ethical, and effective nursing practice regardless of whether it is documented in…
Fluid Resuscitation in Burns Care
Definition Fluid resuscitation in a burns unit refers to the administration of fluids to patients with severe burns to prevent burn shock and…
Patient in Burns Unit: Admission and Initial Management
Definition It refers to admitting a patient with burns directly to the unit to resolve the immediate problems resulting from burn injury.…
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…
Performing a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Introduction Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical, lifesaving skill used when someone’s heart or breathing has…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…