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...

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...