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...

Types of Catheterization

Types of Catheterization – A Simple Nursing Procedure Urinary CatheterizationUrinary catheterization is the introduction of a tube (a catheter) through the urethra into the urinary bladder to drain the bladder.Purpose:To get a sterile urine specimen for...

TRACTION AND EXTENSION

TRACTION AND EXTENSION – Immobilization and Ambulation – Methods, Nurse’s Responsibility, Procedure and After Care.  The goals of treatment of fracture are to restore an injured part for its maximum functioning to prevent complications and to obtain the best possible...

THERMAL EMERGENCIES

THERMAL EMERGENCIES – Heat Stroke, Causes, Predisposing Factors, Emergency Care Procedures and Treatment THERMAL EMERGENCIES – Heat Stroke, Causes, Predisposing Factors, Emergency Care Procedures and TreatmentThermal or heat emergencies fall into three categories of...