Hospital Admission Procedure

Hospital Admission Procedure – A Simple Guide for Nurses Hospital Admission Procedure includes preparation of admitting patient, perform admission procedure, emergency admission, Routine admission, transfer in and discharge. Nurses need to follow strict protocol...

Gastric Lavage or Stomach Wash

Gastric Lavage or Stomach Wash – It’s Purpose, Principles, Requirements, General Instructions and Procedure Stomach wash or gastric lavage means to wash out or irrigate the stomach with a solution. It is used most frequently as an emergency treatment in gastric...
Fever (Pyrexia) and Rigor

Fever (Pyrexia) and Rigor

Fever (Pyrexia) and Rigor – Definition, Types, Nursing Care and Observation Definition Fever or pyrexia is defined as a rise in the body temperature above 37.2 degree celcius. The cause of fever is infections, diseases of the nervous system, certain malignant...

Diet in Sickness

Diet in Sickness – Principles, therapeutic diet, types of diet, Nurse’s responsibility, procedure and after care of patient. Diet is an important as medicine in the treatment of diseases. A modification in the diet or in the nutrients can cure certain diseases. For...

Coughing Techniques

Coughing Techniques A Simple Nursing Procedure Coughing Coughing is effective in maintaining a patent airway. Coughing permits the client to remove secretions from both the upper and lower airways. The series of events in cough mechanism are1. Deep Inhalation:This...
Comfort Devices

Comfort Devices

Comfort Devices Used for Patient in Hospital Definition : Comfort devices are the articles which would add to the comfort of the patient when used, by relieving discomfort and helping to maintain correct posture.Purpose :1. To relieve discomfort.2. To...