ICU PROCEDURES: Enteral Feeding

ICU PROCEDURES: Enteral Feeding ICU Procedures: Enteral Feeding – Nursing Management Enteral feeding is the delivery of nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract via a tube. In ICU patients, enteral feeding is preferred when the GI tract is...

ICU PROCEDURES: Wound and Pressure Ulcer Care

ICU PROCEDURES: Wound and Pressure Ulcer Care ICU Procedures: Wound and Pressure Ulcer Care – Nursing Management In the ICU, patients are often immobile, sedated, or critically ill, making them more prone to developing wounds and pressure ulcers (also known as...

ICU PROCEDURES: Neurological Monitoring

ICU PROCEDURES: Neurological Monitoring ICU Procedures: Chest Tube Management – Nursing Management Chest tubes are inserted into the pleural space to remove air, fluid, or blood and to restore normal intrapleural pressure, enabling full lung expansion. Nursing...

ICU PROCEDURES: Chest Tube Management

ICU PROCEDURES: Chest Tube Management ICU Procedures: Chest Tube Management – Nursing Management Chest tubes are inserted into the pleural space to remove air, fluid, or blood and to restore normal intrapleural pressure, enabling full lung expansion. Nursing...