Dressing a Burn Wound
Definition Cleaning a burn wound with normal saline using aseptic technique for removal of exudates and applying antibacterial agent. Purposes…
Assessment of Pressure Ulcers/ Decubitus Ulcers
Introduction Pressure ulcers or injuries are any breach of skin integrity caused by unrelieved pressure on soft tissue that has been…
Performing Wound Irrigation
Definition Performing wound irrigation is a vital nursing procedure used to cleanse a wound, reduce infection risk, and promote optimal…
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…
Amputation Stump Care
Description After an amputation, the bit that is left beyond a healthy joint is called a stump or residual limb .skin over the amputation…
Dressing Pressure Ulcer or Pressure Sores
Introduction A pressure ulcer is a localized injury to the skin and sometimes involves underlying tissues, usually over a bony prominence as a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Assisting with the Endotracheal Intubation
Assisting with endotracheal intubation is a high-stakes, time-sensitive nursing responsibility that ensures airway patency and supports…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Providing Tracheostomy care
Definition Tracheostomy care includes changing a tracheostomy inner tube, cleaning tracheostomy site, and changing dressing around the site.…
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…
Recording an ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Definition Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphical recording of electrical activity of the heart detected by means of surface electrodes and…
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…
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…