(moderate); +3 = ½ - 1 inch pitting (severe); +4 = greater than 1 inch pitting (severe) Devices Assess intravenous catheters and ports for integrity. observe area surrounding insertion site for swelling, redness, cool temperature, tenderness; note SCD (sequential compression devices) and ...
Trained and mentored junior nurses in advanced nursing procedures, including intubation and central line insertion assistance. Key Achievement: Played a pivotal role in improving ICU survival rates by implementing updated patient monitoring systems. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) ...
For skin disinfection prior to insertion of vascular accesses there is evidence to support the use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate instead of 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% alcohol, as it is associated with fewer skin lesions and similar rates of central-line associated bloodstream infections [46...
For example, the insertion of a nasogastric catheter is a necessary nursing skill to maintain nutrition for patients with head and neck cancer. The administration of oxygen inhalation therapy and throat humidification are often required for patients with lung cancer. The increasing number of patients ...
Zipalertinib demonstrated efficacy in pretreated NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, meeting the primary endpoint of ORR in the REZILIENT1 study. Azenosertib Demonstrates Activity and Tolerability in Ovarian Cancer ByAshling Wahner
Back to Basics: Peripheral IV Access Site Assessment Intravenous (IV) access is necessary for many hospitalized patients to facilitate the administration of IV fluids, medications, and blood products. Nurses are responsible for peripheral (PIV) insertion, site management, and infection prevention - it...
insertion of central lines and also during their maintenance . For example, a recommended bundle at insertion of a central line is hand hygiene before catheter insertion; use of maximum sterile barrier precautions on insertion; chlorhexidine skin antisepsis before insertion and during dressing changes;...
Because the insertion of the thermometer into the rectum can slow the heart rate by stimulating the vagus nerve, assessing a rectal temperature for patients with heart disease or after cardiac surgery may not be allowed in some institutions. - In addition, assessing a rectal temperature is ...
Specifically, students were encouraged to communicate with patients when providing nursing care, for example, comforting patients when performing intrusive operations (e.g., urinary tube insertion), or providing pre-surgery education under the supervision of preceptors. The preceptorship aimed to develop...
Sunvozertinib received FDA priority review for advanced EGFR exon 20 insertion-positive non-small cell lung cancer progressing after chemotherapy. Subcutaneous Isatuximab Non-Inferior to IV in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma ByCaroline Seymour January 10th 2025 ...