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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Performing a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Introduction Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical, lifesaving skill used when someone’s heart or breathing has…
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…
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…
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…
Assisting with the Endotracheal Intubation
Assisting with endotracheal intubation is a high-stakes, time-sensitive nursing responsibility that ensures airway patency and supports…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Providing Tracheostomy care
Definition Tracheostomy care includes changing a tracheostomy inner tube, cleaning tracheostomy site, and changing dressing around the site.…
Recording an ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Definition Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphical recording of electrical activity of the heart detected by means of surface electrodes and…
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…
Performing Defibrillation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Definition Defibrillation means delivering electrical current transthoracically through paddles to terminate lethal arrhythmias. Purpose To…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Colonoscopy: Preparation of patient and Assisting
Definition Colonoscopy is the visual examination of the lining of rectum, colon and distal small bowel using a long flexible fiberoptic…
Barium Studies: Preparation of Patient and Assisting
Introduction Barium studies, such as barium swallow, barium meal, or barium enema, involve the use of barium sulfate, a contrast agent that…
Barium Enema: Preparation of Patient and Assisting
Definition Barium enema is a diagnostic procedure in which a radiopaque substance (barium sulfate) is instilled rectally in order to view the…