BRONCHOSCOPY

What is BRONCHOSCOPY? It’s Definition, Types, Purpose and Procedure * DEFINITIONBronchoscopy is the process of direct visualization of the tracheobronchial tree and the  Broncho pulmonary segment.*PURPOSES- To obtain samples of pulmonary tissues and cell...

ADMINISTRATION OF INJECTION – PRINCIPLES

​ADMINISTRATION OF INJECTION – PRINCIPLES AND NURSE’S RESPONSIBILITY Principle Involved in the Administration of InjectionsPrinciples1. The knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body is essential for the safe administration of the injection.a. To avoid injury...

Wound Drains

Wound Drains – Types, characteristics and removal of drains. A simple nursing procedure A drain is inserted into or close to a surgical wound, where large amount of drainage is expected and when keeping wound layers closed is especially important. Accumulation of...

VENESECTION

VENESECTION OR CUT DOWN – NURSING PROCEDURE  Whenever the blood vessels becomes collapsed and invisible or it becomes difficult to trace a vein and to start an infusion, as in cases of shock and collapse, dehydration, obese patients, young children etc., the veins...

VAGINAL IRRIGATION

VAGINAL IRRIGATION OR VAGINAL DOUCHE – A SIMPLE NURSING CARE The term ‘douche’ is applied to a stream of fluid directed to a body cavity to flush that cavity. A vaginal irrigation is the washing of the vagina by a liquid at low pressure. It is similar to the...