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Nursing Times launches new CPD learning unit on mental health. Knowing the key differences in symptoms of depression, delirium, and dementia. Falls in later life should not be treated as inevitable. Type 2 diabetes: prevention, diagnosis and management. Common causes and classifications of constipation: a must-read learning unit for nurses.
How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
Oct 16, 2017 · To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide by 100; 1ml of 1% lidocaine contains 10mg per ml. You can apply the same calculation to 0.5% lidocaine: 0.5% lidocaine contains 500mg of lidocaine in 100ml; To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide 500mg by 100;
Assessing the pulse rate in adult patients - Nursing Times
Aug 31, 2015 · Assessing the pulse is a common procedure and an important aspect of many nursing interventions; it should always be done with care and reassessed as needed. Assessment should always be taken seriously, with any deviations from the norm reported to a senior clinician, and pulse rate, rhythm and strength must always be documented.
Postoperative care 1: principles of monitoring ... - Nursing Times
May 31, 2013 · Citation:Liddle C (2013) Postoperative care 1: principles of monitoring postoperative patients. Nursing Times; 109: 22, 24-26. Author: Cathy Liddle is senior lecturer, school of professional practice, department of skills and simulation, Birmingham City University. This article has been double-blind peer reviewed.
Rectal drug administration in adults: how, when, why
Feb 22, 2016 · This article explains how the rectal route functions in drug absorption, clarifies when this route is appropriate to use and outlines the steps nurses should follow to prepare patients adequately and safely to carry out the procedure. Citation: Lowry M (2016) Rectal drug administration in adults: how, when, why. Nursing Times; 112: 8, 12-14.
Medicines administration 1: understanding routes of ... - Nursing …
Apr 24, 2020 · Part 2 will outline the procedure for administering medicines to patients. Citation: Shepherd M, Shepherd E(2020) Medicines administration 1: understanding routes of administration. Nursing Times[online]; 116: 6, 42-44. Authors:Martin Shepherd is clinical director of pharmacy and therapy, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
How to measure capillary refill time in patients who are acutely ill
Jul 20, 2020 · Apply cutaneous pressure to the fingertip for five seconds (Fig 2). The pressure applied should be enough to cause blanching as the blood is dispelled from the tissue. Time how long it takes for the skin to return to the same colour as the surrounding tissues. Consider any of the factors mentioned earlier in the article that may influence CRT.
When is wound cleansing necessary and what solution should be …
Aug 20, 2018 · The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that sterile normal saline is used for cleansing surgical wounds during the first 48 hours after surgery (NICE, 2013). Once the incision site has healed and the wound is no longer open, there should be no need to cleanse the wound.
What are Compassion in Practice and the 6Cs of nursing?
Feb 14, 2022 · The strategy, which was not directly backed with government funding, was underpinned by six fundamental values designed to support professionals and care staff to deliver excellent care. The values were care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment, and became commonly referred to as the “6Cs of nursing”.
Measuring and managing fluid balance - Nursing Times
Jul 15, 2011 · Abstract. Shepherd A (2011) Measuring and managing fluid balance.Nursing Times; 107: 28, early online publication. Ensuring patients are adequately hydrated is an essential part of nursing care, yet a recent report from the Care Quality Commission found “appalling” levels of care in some NHS hospitals, with health professionals failing to manage dehydration.