HOW GOOD ARE YOUR CIRCULATORY ASSESSMENT SKILLS

Updated 11/24

Dear nurses,

If the patient in your care had a fracture of an extremity and a plaster cast
was put in place, would you know how to check for good circulation?
Here are some helpful tips:

- always follow MD orders

- circulation checks of the fingers /toes for pulses, warmth and color

- check for movement, swelling and pain

- document and report an increase in swelling, loss of sensation and coolness.
 These are warning signs of poor circulation.

- typically, elevation of the affected limb on pillows, help to reduce swelling.

HOW GOOD ARE YOUR VEINS?

HI NURSES,

HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD WEEK.DO YOU STAND FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME? DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR VEINS?

HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL HINTS :
WEAR SHOES THAT HAVE WIDE FRONTS AND GOOD SUPPORT.
ELEVATE YOUR LEGS 10-15 MINUTES THREE TIMES A DAY( IF POSSIBLE) .
AVOID LONG STANDING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
AVOID TOO MUCH OVER-TIME AND NO REST.

Enjoy watching the Clinical Nursing Videos called Sessions.HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.