Glossary of Lay Terms
... small particles in the blood that help with clotting Potentiate increase or multiply the effect of a drug or toxin by administration of another drug or toxin at the same time Potentiator an substance that helps another substance work better ...
... small particles in the blood that help with clotting Potentiate increase or multiply the effect of a drug or toxin by administration of another drug or toxin at the same time Potentiator an substance that helps another substance work better ...
IV infusions…..
... from pt. to pt depending upon such factors as Age, Renal and Cardiac function and variations in their otherwise routine intake of ...
... from pt. to pt depending upon such factors as Age, Renal and Cardiac function and variations in their otherwise routine intake of ...
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
... after bedpan placed under buttocks—provides comfort and assists in efficient use. Will learn skill of placement in skills lab. B. Urinal—to facilitate use, assist patient to as upright position as possible. C. Foley catheter bag—indwelling, placed using sterile technique. Keep bag below level of bla ...
... after bedpan placed under buttocks—provides comfort and assists in efficient use. Will learn skill of placement in skills lab. B. Urinal—to facilitate use, assist patient to as upright position as possible. C. Foley catheter bag—indwelling, placed using sterile technique. Keep bag below level of bla ...
Safe Administration of Medication Via Subcutaneous Injection
... e. Leave call light and belongings in reach f. **Perform hand hygiene 20. **Correctly record medication on MAR: a. Any pertinent collected data such as pain level. b. Medication given and dose c. Time and route d. Injection site e. Signature and initials Evaluation 21. Tolerance: Verbalize tolerance ...
... e. Leave call light and belongings in reach f. **Perform hand hygiene 20. **Correctly record medication on MAR: a. Any pertinent collected data such as pain level. b. Medication given and dose c. Time and route d. Injection site e. Signature and initials Evaluation 21. Tolerance: Verbalize tolerance ...
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... Organic matter includes dirt, dust, food or drink, blood, or body fluids. Your hands may not look dirty and yet be contaminated with organic matter. Sometimes, hands just feeling dirty is an indication that they may be contaminated with organic matter. ...
... Organic matter includes dirt, dust, food or drink, blood, or body fluids. Your hands may not look dirty and yet be contaminated with organic matter. Sometimes, hands just feeling dirty is an indication that they may be contaminated with organic matter. ...
COURSE OUTLINE
... a) What is the minimal acceptable hemoglobin? What factors affect the minimal acceptable hemoglobin level? b) How do you calculate the acceptable blood loss during surgery? c) What is the difference between autologous and banked blood? d) What are the routine screening tests of banked blood? e) What ...
... a) What is the minimal acceptable hemoglobin? What factors affect the minimal acceptable hemoglobin level? b) How do you calculate the acceptable blood loss during surgery? c) What is the difference between autologous and banked blood? d) What are the routine screening tests of banked blood? e) What ...
Thoracocentisis (pleural aspiration or pleural tap)
... What are the risks? The risks are usually minor and are easily treated. Your doctor may do a chest x-ray after the procedure to check for lung problems. The risks include: Pneumothorax: (where air collects into the pleural space). Sometimes air comes in through the needle or the needle makes a hole ...
... What are the risks? The risks are usually minor and are easily treated. Your doctor may do a chest x-ray after the procedure to check for lung problems. The risks include: Pneumothorax: (where air collects into the pleural space). Sometimes air comes in through the needle or the needle makes a hole ...
Blood Clots And Cancer
... Cancer patients are more likely to experience events that increase risk of DVT and PE. They are more likely to have had a recent hospitalization, a recent major surgery, recent immobility, and a chronic infection-all of which can increase the risk for blood clots. In addition, aspects of the cance ...
... Cancer patients are more likely to experience events that increase risk of DVT and PE. They are more likely to have had a recent hospitalization, a recent major surgery, recent immobility, and a chronic infection-all of which can increase the risk for blood clots. In addition, aspects of the cance ...
Right Heart Catheter (Femoral Vein Approach)
... the artery. However, on rare occasions this may require surgery to repair. Rare risks and complications (less than 1%) include: • Infection. This will need antibiotics. • Allergic reaction to the local anaesthetic. This may require medication to treat. • Embolism. A blood clot may form and break off ...
... the artery. However, on rare occasions this may require surgery to repair. Rare risks and complications (less than 1%) include: • Infection. This will need antibiotics. • Allergic reaction to the local anaesthetic. This may require medication to treat. • Embolism. A blood clot may form and break off ...
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals
... When the initial pain and swelling has settled, it can be taken off at night. Stockings need replacing two to three times per year. Patients usually do not need to stay in the hospital for treatment of DVT. Ambulatory (daily return to ward) treatment of patients with a diagnosis of DVT Initially you ...
... When the initial pain and swelling has settled, it can be taken off at night. Stockings need replacing two to three times per year. Patients usually do not need to stay in the hospital for treatment of DVT. Ambulatory (daily return to ward) treatment of patients with a diagnosis of DVT Initially you ...
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... 1936 by Jadassohn1 and, although deep vein thrombosis is common and well known, thrombosis of the superficial veins is rare, occurring mainly in the lower limbs because of trauma, usually in previous varices, and in the upper limbs due to intravenous infusion of chemicals or medications. Thrombosis ...
... 1936 by Jadassohn1 and, although deep vein thrombosis is common and well known, thrombosis of the superficial veins is rare, occurring mainly in the lower limbs because of trauma, usually in previous varices, and in the upper limbs due to intravenous infusion of chemicals or medications. Thrombosis ...
Fluids and Hydration Inservice
... nutrients and waste throughout the body, and acting as a lubricant around joints. Some people, especially those who have difficulty feeding themselves or those who have cognitive problems, may have trouble drinking enough. Without enough fluid, the body can become dehydrated. As people age their thi ...
... nutrients and waste throughout the body, and acting as a lubricant around joints. Some people, especially those who have difficulty feeding themselves or those who have cognitive problems, may have trouble drinking enough. Without enough fluid, the body can become dehydrated. As people age their thi ...
Common Medical and Surgical Termsg
... sudden constriction of one of the vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood rich in oxygen – can be triggered by emotional stress, medicines, street drugs (cocaine) or exposure to cold – Usually treated with beta-blocker medications and nitroglycerin to open up the coronary arteries. ...
... sudden constriction of one of the vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood rich in oxygen – can be triggered by emotional stress, medicines, street drugs (cocaine) or exposure to cold – Usually treated with beta-blocker medications and nitroglycerin to open up the coronary arteries. ...
Occupational Exposure to Blood or Other Potentially Infectious
... Under OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Bloodborne pathogens. - 1910.1030. employers must have a plan in place to evaluate and treat health care workers in accordance with the latest postexposure assessment, prophylaxis, and treatment guidelines published by the CDC. See http://63.234.227.130/Os ...
... Under OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Bloodborne pathogens. - 1910.1030. employers must have a plan in place to evaluate and treat health care workers in accordance with the latest postexposure assessment, prophylaxis, and treatment guidelines published by the CDC. See http://63.234.227.130/Os ...
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... * See CTEV Treatment Guidelines for patent information related to tumescent anesthesia. 2006 CoolTouch Inc. ...
... * See CTEV Treatment Guidelines for patent information related to tumescent anesthesia. 2006 CoolTouch Inc. ...
Right bundle branch
... Left posterior fascicle – The proximal part of the left posterior fascicle is supplied by the AV nodal artery and, at times, by septal branches from the LAD. The distal portion has a dual blood supply from both anterior and posterior septal perforating arteries. Left anterior fascicle – The left ant ...
... Left posterior fascicle – The proximal part of the left posterior fascicle is supplied by the AV nodal artery and, at times, by septal branches from the LAD. The distal portion has a dual blood supply from both anterior and posterior septal perforating arteries. Left anterior fascicle – The left ant ...
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... o Under pressure, the Level 1 infuses a full liter in about 90 seconds. When the bag has the final 50-100 mL in it, clamp the tubing, open the free hanging bag not under pressure to keep fluid flowing and no air into the system, and change out the bags For rapid infusions: should use a central line ...
... o Under pressure, the Level 1 infuses a full liter in about 90 seconds. When the bag has the final 50-100 mL in it, clamp the tubing, open the free hanging bag not under pressure to keep fluid flowing and no air into the system, and change out the bags For rapid infusions: should use a central line ...
Periodic Health Evaluations
... than you may think. Doctors can link your medical concerns and lifestyle habits together to explain your symptoms. – Doctors know more about medicine and health than most patients, so they can spot problems before they arrive—prevention – Monitoring a patient’s medication is vital. Doctors can look ...
... than you may think. Doctors can link your medical concerns and lifestyle habits together to explain your symptoms. – Doctors know more about medicine and health than most patients, so they can spot problems before they arrive—prevention – Monitoring a patient’s medication is vital. Doctors can look ...
Global Brochure
... exceed the Rated Burst Pressure (RBP) recommended for this device. Balloon rupture may occur if the RBP rating is exceeded. To prevent over-pressurization, use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended. 5) Use the recommended balloon inflation medium of contrast and sterile saline (≤50% contras ...
... exceed the Rated Burst Pressure (RBP) recommended for this device. Balloon rupture may occur if the RBP rating is exceeded. To prevent over-pressurization, use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended. 5) Use the recommended balloon inflation medium of contrast and sterile saline (≤50% contras ...
confusion and lightheadedness related to calcium channel blocker
... of feeling confused and lightheaded for four hours. She was found to be hypotensive with a blood pressure of 64/44 mm Hg and bradycardia with heart rates in the 50s. Respiratory rate was 14 breaths/min and oxygen saturation of 99% on room air. She denied any chest pain, palpitations, shortness of br ...
... of feeling confused and lightheaded for four hours. She was found to be hypotensive with a blood pressure of 64/44 mm Hg and bradycardia with heart rates in the 50s. Respiratory rate was 14 breaths/min and oxygen saturation of 99% on room air. She denied any chest pain, palpitations, shortness of br ...
Lay Terms Glossary
... IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE Drug which suppresses the body's immune response, used in transplantation and diseases caused by disordered immunity ...
... IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE Drug which suppresses the body's immune response, used in transplantation and diseases caused by disordered immunity ...
Central venous catheters and central venous pressure.
... aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each insertion site. In most ward areas, the internal jugular is the site most frequently used because, compared with the subclavian site, there is a far smaller risk of causing a pneumothorax on insertion (Polderman and Girbes 2002a) (Fig. 1). Many patie ...
... aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each insertion site. In most ward areas, the internal jugular is the site most frequently used because, compared with the subclavian site, there is a far smaller risk of causing a pneumothorax on insertion (Polderman and Girbes 2002a) (Fig. 1). Many patie ...
Intravenous therapy
Intravenous therapy (IV therapy or iv therapy in short) is the infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein. Intravenous simply means ""within vein"". Therapies administered intravenously are often called specialty pharmaceuticals. It is commonly referred to as a drip because many systems of administration employ a drip chamber, which prevents air from entering the blood stream (air embolism), and allows an estimation of flow rate.Intravenous therapy may be used to correct electrolyte imbalances, to deliver medications, for blood transfusion or as fluid replacement to correct, for example, dehydration. Intravenous therapy can also be used for chemotherapy.Compared with other routes of administration, the intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver fluids and medications throughout the body. The bioavailability of the medication is 100% in IV therapy.