Assisting with Colposcopy
Definition Colposcopy is a diagnostic medical procedure used to closely examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of disease. It…
Performing an Oxytocin Challenge test
The Oxytocin Challenge Test (OCT) also known as the Contraction Stress Test (CST) is a specialized antenatal procedure used to assess fetal…
Preparing a Prenatal Patient for Ultrasound Examination
Description Ultrasound is the transmission of low energy, high frequency waves through a medium such as fluid or tissue. The echoes received…
Assisting with Amniocentesis
Definition Amniocentesis is the deliberate puncture of the amniotic sac per abdomen for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Description…
Admitting a client to Labor Room
Admitting a client to the labor room is a pivotal nursing responsibility that sets the tone for safe, respectful, and effective intrapartum…
Assisting with Induction of Labor
Induction of labor is the process of artificially stimulating uterine contractions before spontaneous labor begins, with the goal of achieving…
Performing Vaginal Examination for a patient in Labor
A vaginal examination is a clinical procedure used to assess the female reproductive organs, especially during pregnancy, labor, or when…
Performing Assessment of Mother in Intranatal Period
Performing an assessment of mother during the intranatal period—from the onset of labor until delivery—is essential for ensuring maternal and…
Conducting a Normal Vaginal Delivery
Definition Conducting or managing a normal vaginal delivery involves the hand maneuvers used to assist the baby’s birth, immediate care…
Placenta: Performing an examination
Definition A thorough inspection and examination of the placenta and membranes, soon after expulsion, for its completeness and normalcy.…
Episiotomy: Performing and Suturing
Definition Episiotomy is a surgically planned incision on the perineum and posterior vaginal wall performed during the second stage of labor…
Assisting with Forceps Delivery
Forceps delivery is a type of assisted vaginal birth where a healthcare provider uses a specialized instrument obstetrical forceps to guide…
Assisting with Ventouse Extraction
Ventouse extraction, also known as vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery, is a procedure used to assist the birth of a baby when labor is prolonged…
Dilatation and Curettage Procedure: Assisting
Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) is a minor surgical procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus. It’s both a diagnostic and therapeutic…
Measuring Uterine Involution
Uterine involution is the natural process by which the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy size, shape, and position following childbirth. It…
Pin Site Care in Skeletal Traction
Definition Pin site care to be carried out of the site of pain insertion for patients on skeletal traction at intervals to detect and prevent…
Assisting with application of splints
Application of splints is a fundamental skill in emergency and orthopedic care, used to immobilize injured bones or joints, reduce pain, and…
First Aid for Sunburn: 6 Steps to follow
First aid for sunburn includes applying cool compresses, using aloe vera or moisturizers, and staying hydrated. Avoid further sun exposure and…
Plaster of Paris: Assisting with Application
Plaster of Paris is used to Immobilize fractures, create accurate impressions in Orthopedic casts, dental molds, surgical splints Definition A…
Applying Binders
Definition Binders are special wide bandages used for supporting specific parts of body and large dressings. Types 1.Abdominal binders…
Applying Bandages
Applying bandages is a fundamental skill in first aid and nursing care, used to protect wounds, control bleeding, support injured limbs, and…
Application of Slings: Assisting
Definition Slings are used to support and immobilize the forearm, the elbow and upper arm. Types of slings Arm Slings Arm slings are commonly…
Conducting a General Preoperative Assessment and Checklist
A preoperative assessment is a structured evaluation conducted before surgery to ensure the patient is medically optimized, informed, and safe…
Assisting with Endotracheal Tube Intubation and Extubation
Introduction Endotracheal tube (ETT) intubation is a critical, often life-saving procedure used to secure a patient’s airway and ensure…
Syringe Pump Including Volume – Controlled Administration
Introduction This is a method of intermittent IV infusion in which the drug is mixed with a small amount of the IV solution (50-100 mL) and…
ICU Care Bundle
Introduction The ICU care bundle (ABCDEF) is an evidence-based guide for clinicians to coordinate multidisciplinary patient care in the ICU.…
Administration of Drugs Via Intracardiac, Intrathecal, Epidural
Administration of Drugs via intracardiac, intrathecal, and epidural routes involves highly specialized techniques used in critical care,…
Cast Care in Neonates
Definition Cast care in neonates refers to the specialized management and monitoring of orthopedic casts applied to newborns for conditions…
Assisting with application of skin traction
Skin traction is a non-invasive orthopedic technique used to apply a gentle, continuous pulling force to an injured limb through the skin and…
VCA (Volume – Controlled Administration) Set
Definition: A VCA set integrates a built-in reservoir or control mechanism within the IV tubing that restricts the maximum volume of fluid…
Insertion of Oropharyngeal Airway
An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) also known as a Guedel airway is a curved, rigid device used to maintain an open airway in unconscious patients…
Setting Up of Infusion Pump
Introduction Infusion pump is an electromechanical device developed to overcome the deficiencies of gravity based IV infusion sets. This…
Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Ventilation
A Bag Valve Mask (BVM) often called an Ambu bag is a manual resuscitation device used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who…