Catheters

not that much radiation. However, if a patient is having an interventional radiology procedure many times in one year, that can be a lot of radiation for the patient. Interventional radiology procedures puncture the skin while inserting a wire or catheter into the patient. This can lead to infection. There is usually not an infection afterwards, but there is definitely an increased chance of it. The technologist will tell the patient what to be aware of for signs of infection and tell his or her…

this type of surgical procedure. This method requires that the cervix is dilated 48 hours prior to the water breaking on the third day. The fetus is removed from the birth canal after being rotated and the cerebral material is removed by a suction catheter. The final stage of this procedure requires that the fetus be removed after the skull collapse. Dilation and Extraction is known to cause a great deal of emotional stress on the woman because of the emotional attachment of the fetus and woman.…

FFR is a well-validated clinical tool, used to assess the functional significance of intermediate or ambiguous coronary artery stenosis(1). Due to the advantages of hemodynamic assessment and guided coronary revascularization of culprit lesions FFR is considered as a gold standard technique for the evaluation of coronary stenosis provoking ischemia(2). Although FFR was originally described in the 1990s(3-5), it has become a clinical interest recently as various landmark studies proved its…

2013, p. 145). It is not typically pathogenic, but rather it might cause genuine contaminations on the off chance that it has a chance to enter past surface boundaries, for instance, in heart surgery patients or those with indwelling intravenous catheters (Morello, et al., 2013, p. 145). S. saprophyticus has been involved in intense urinary tract diseases in young ladies roughly 16 to 25 years old (Morello, et al., 2013, p. 145). It has not been found among the typical vegetation…

shift including comprehensive assessments, discharge/ admission procedures, and IV drug therapy management such as heparin, magnesium, and antibiotic infusions. I have mastered skills such as medication administration via multiple routes, urinary catheter insertion, ostomy care, and wound care/dressing changes. I have also assisted physicians with central line and thoracostomy tube placement and worked closely with the…

numbers of severe infections, not all infections. Not to mention the mass numbers of outpatient surgeries that are done makes the situation more serious. Some of the possible infections that can come from HAI, or Healthcare-Associated Infections, are catheter-associated urinary tract infections, infections at the site of procedures, infections in the bloodstream, pneumonia and also Clostridium difficile, which is inflammation of one's colon. All of these infections can get serious if they are…

and observed sub-segmental atelectasis on the X-ray. ii. In-Line Suctioning- In-line suction catheter was used; pre-oxygenated to 79% FiO2 at a suction pressure of -80 mmHg.  It was prescribed to the patient to remove secretion if there is any after performing the CPT, which can help prevent infections and Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP). ii. Oral Care- Deep mouth suction with the suction catheter, brushed jaw with the suction pressure on and lubricated the lips with the cream.  Oral…

Clinical Experience I choice to do my practicum in the OR at SHMC. I completed a total of 134 hours from August 29-September 22. I had a great experience and gained much confidence in myself from this clinical. Before coming in, I was worried about the clinical experience from what I have heard from those that work in the OR. I also had a lack of confidence in my nursing skills. However, I think that this clinical experience was great for me. There was much personal growth that occurred during…

FORCEPS DELIVERY Forceps are often referred to as ‘BLADES’. This can sound a bit scary when you hear the Doctor asking for a blade, but they are designed to cradle baby’s head and like with the ventouse, help guide baby out. Forceps deliveries are normally needed when baby has got itself in an awkward position, or is too high up to come out easily with a ventouse. Again the Doctor helps baby come out when you have a contraction, and if you are able to push, the Doctor will ask you to push if…

correlation between the female sex and hypotension. Despite the general consensus of neurological injury, this retrospective study of 144 patients resulted in no such event. However, another concern of HTEA is the accidental injection or migration of the catheter into the intrathecal space. Of the 144 patients, two resulted in this complication leading to immediate endotracheal intubation with prolonged ventilation and cancellation of the surgical procedure (Casalino et al,…