Eye Irrigating Procedure

Use at least two patient identifiers when providing care. Double checking of ID bands and ID/Driver’s license of patient if possible. Using labels to mark all materials /items needed for the procedures. A two person check off procedure must be implemented. Items requiring labeling include: patient records, signed consents, and all assessments, diagnostic tests and x-rays. Also included should be any item that is needed for the procedure (blood products, devices, and equipment). Using a matching system, so that all items in the procedure area are matched to the patient. The matching system must be completed by a minimum of two staff members. These staff members should include a qualified staff member, nursing staff involved in the procedure, recovery room staff, and discharge staff.

You will have a bandage (dressing) around the area where the VAD tube exits your abdomen. The dressing consists of a drain sponge, gauze, and adhesive tape. Your VAD coordinator may help you order the supplies you need to change your dressing.

157, 165). Second, have the parents sign a written consent prior to initiating the procedure. Next, gather the following equipment: 1) surgical sterile preparation (Betadine or Hiblicens); 2) Ruler (in centimeters); 3) If the wound is contaminated, have an irrigation device (splash shield, 30-mL syringe with an 18-gauge angiocatheter); 4) Local anesthetic such as 1% or 2% lidocaine with or without epinephrine with 27-gauge 1 1/4 -inch needle, or topical lidocaine-epinephrine-tetracaine (LET); 5) Sterile drapes applied over the lesion; 6) Sterile 4x4 gauze for hemostasis; 7) Sterile gloves; 8) Appropriate suture; 9) Supplementary dressings such as SteriStrips and/or Tegaderm; 10) Normal saline for irrigation and a 11) Sterile laceration tray with 4 ½-inch needle holder, curved or straight iris scissors, a mosquito hemostat, suture scissors, Adson forceps with teeth and a skin hook (Ursatine & Coates, 2011, pp. 157, 159). Moreover, perform a thorough handwashing prior to starting the

Another piece of equipment you will need is the compression paddles. To me compression paddles look like a tennis paddle. There is a round piece at the end that has something in the center that you can inflate and deflate. The compression paddles can be used if the patient is lying in a prone position. You place the paddle in the stomach area to provide pressure if needed. One of the supplies I talked about before is barium. What is barium? Barium comes in several different types. One is a sulfate which is a positive contrast and it is the one that is used the most. Barium sulfate is made by mixing a powder with water at a certain ratio and has to be mixed right before the patient is going to drink it or it will separate because the powder doesn’t dissolve. There is also a thin barium that you can get already mixed or you can mix it in the office. It is a type of sulfate as well. There are times when you will use a thick barium, which is mixed three to four parts barium to one

First, the procedure assesses whether the patient is disoriented upon admission, as well as the environment, such as the condition of the room, its equipment, bed and toilet, and the patient's needs. Secondly, nurses should ensure that this environment is safe. This may include checking that the bed is in a low position with its brakes locked, footwear is appropriate, slippers are used correctly, and the floor surface is clean and dry. Thirdly, the staff must assess any factors which increase patient falls, for example, by evaluating the effects of medication. Finally, should the patient fall, it is imperative to call for assistance, assess any patient injuries, especially regarding his or her level of consciousness, and for cervical and spinal injuries and reported to chief nurse (Aloseimy,

Prep set, Basic pack, Basin set, Suction tubing, Electrosurgical pencil (monopolar &bipolar), Peanuts, Kittners for dissection, Bulb syringe,(2)#10 blades loaded on #7 knives handle, #15 loaded on #7 knife handle, Needle magnet or counter, Basin set, Antiembolitic hose, Skin closure Steri-Strips or subcuticular running suture, Penrose, Thyroid sheet and clip applier should be available sizes small and x-small.

Your brilliant eyes get tired and sore after a long day in front of the computer. Applying a delicate Cooling Gel Eye Mask from The Body Shop can be an effective way of relaxing. The delicate eyes get a long-lasting and cooling sensation during the application of the Cooling Gel Eye Mask. Get your eyes refreshed and comfortable with the gel eye mask. It can be reapplied as many times as necessary and is convenient to use. The cooling sensation penetrates the eyes and senses offering them relief from the stress. Store properly after using it.

Basic equipment includes dressing; tubing, syringes, needles, surgical scissors and tweezers, drains, stitching wire/ thread, oxygen masks and saline

Furthermore, this link describes the factors of the technician’s identity that are relevant to the situation, for example, their qualities or pretensions. The technician’s working in our office are very qualified, and most are certified, professionals. Therefore, when this physician questions their approach to a particular task, it undermines the role of the technician and causes frustration and confusion among the staff. Enabling this physician to see the tremendous value provided by the talented team of doctors and encouraging her to engage this group to help structure her clinic may assist in improving the strength of this

The client should face downwards, the areas that are not going to be massaged should be covered with towels. The aroma therapist should show respect to the client. She must always inform that she is about to start the treatment.

One of the most important things that a medical assistant (MA) can do to is to make sure that instructions for quality control (QC) and patient testing are followed (Kinn’s p 1015). Policies, procedures and checklists are developed to ensure that each test is performed within the guidelines. If these guidelines are not followed, the test results can result in a misdiagnosis or in a delayed treatment. Examples of guidelines for laboratory and equipment (Kinn’s p 1014-1016): 1. Maintaining and calibrating equipment. 2.

be collected. Then perform hand hygiene, apply gloves, gown, and protective barriers. Assss body’s general appearance and note any dressings, tubes, and medical equipment.

Use either bowl, sink or tub with warm to hot water. Adjust the temperature to your preference, but it needs to be warm for this process.

Some items such as linens, sponges, or basins may be obtained from stock supply of sterile packages. Others, such as instruments, may be sterilized immediately proceeding the operation and removed directly from the sterilizer to the sterile tables. Every person who dispenses a sterile article must be sure of its sterility and of its sterile until used. Proper packaging, sterilizing, and handling should provide such assurance. If you are in doubt about the sterility of anything consider it not sterile. Known or potentially contaminated items must not be transferred to the field, for example:

Nursing Interventions: Antibiotics will be given as ordered. IV fluids will be administered increasing volume and to assist elimination process. Strict intake and output will be monitored. Sitz bath and topical antiseptics will be assisted in treating perinea discomfort.