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?

Updated 5/25

Dear nurses,

Hope you had a good week. 

Many nurses work in an environment where
being on one's feet for long periods of time, 
is normal in a day's work.

In he image above, there are some helpful
suggestions for healthy feet. 

Enjoy learning more about the heart and
circulation below.

Understanding the heart and its conduction system

Understanding the consequences of poor circulation