How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
WEBOct 16, 2017 · To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide by 100; 1ml of 1% lidocaine contains 10mg per ml. You can apply the same calculation to 0.5% lidocaine: 0.5% lidocaine contains 500mg of lidocaine in 100ml; To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide 500mg by 100;
The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics | Nursing Times
WEBSep 16, 2011 · Abstract. Goldsmith J (2011) The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics. Nursing Times; 107: 37, early online publication. The Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives is a set of key principles that should underpin the practice of all nurses and midwives, and remind them of their professional responsibilities. It is not just a tool used in fitness-to ...
Injection technique 1: administering drugs via the intramuscular …
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Depress the plunger slowly at a rate of 1ml/10 seconds; this aids absorption of the drug and reduces pain (Lister et al, 2020). Wait for 10 seconds to allow the drug to diffuse into the tissue, then quickly withdraw the needle (Lister et al, 2020). Apply a plaster over the puncture site if required.
COPD 2: management and nursing care | Nursing Times
WEBApr 6, 2020 · Abstract. Most nurses, not just specialist nurses, will routinely encounter people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in their care. Although there is no cure for this progressive respiratory disease, nurses have a crucial role in its treatment and management, including helping patients to minimise and control their symptoms, and improve the quality of their lives.
How to measure capillary refill time in patients who are acutely ill
WEBJul 20, 2020 · Apply cutaneous pressure to the fingertip for five seconds (Fig 2). The pressure applied should be enough to cause blanching as the blood is dispelled from the tissue. Time how long it takes for the skin to return to the same colour as the surrounding tissues. Consider any of the factors mentioned earlier in the article that may influence CRT.
Why do we test for urea and electrolytes? - Nursing Times
WEBJan 24, 2014 · Urea and electrolytes are the most commonly requested biochemistry test. Low sodium levels can cause oedema, which may lead to heart failure. High potassium levels can lead to cardiac arrest and, since treatment is short term, their cause must be established. The glomerular filtration rate is used to assess kidney function.
How to administer eye drops and ointments | Nursing Times
WEBSep 26, 2014 · Instil the eye drop into the space (fornix) created by gently pulling down the lower lid (Fig 1) Ask the patient to look up – this helps to ensure the eye drop does not land directly onto the sensitive cornea. Once the eye drop is instilled, release the eyelid, using a tissue or swab to dab any excess from the cheek.
'Leaky legs': strategies for the treatment and management of …
WEBDec 19, 2016 · Introduction. The management of lymphorrhoea (grossly oedematous legs) poses major challenges because the condition is often accompanied by the leakage of considerable volumes of fluid – indeed the condition is commonly known as ‘leaky legs’ (Lymphoedema Framework, 2006). This article describes the pathophysiology of lymphovenous disease, strategies to help prevent or treat complications ...
Reflective practice 3: making it meaningful and using it in practice ...
WEBJun 20, 2022 · In another piece for nursingtimes.net, Professor Stacey and trade union Unison’s national officer Stuart Tuckwood highlighted the excessive focus on reassessing clinical competencies in preceptorship programmes, and the lack of protected time for reflective practice; it is the latter that supports staff with the “emotional and psychological tensions” associated with making the transition ...
Essential critical care skills 3: arterial line care - Nursing Times
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Arterial lines are used to monitor arterial blood pressure continuously, so it is essential to understand normal and abnormal arterial pressure waveforms; these are shown in Fig 1. Arterial pressure waveforms are obtained by attaching the arterial line to a transducer (Fig 2). A transducer is a device that converts one energy form to another ...
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