Dear nurses,
Hope your week is going well. I wanted to
share with you a new video Sessions 62-
Medical terminology in the Clinical Setting.
Topics include:
-
DKA ( Diabetic Ketoacidosis )
-
Hypothermia in the postoperative
patient
- Malignant
Hyperthermia its causes and treatment
So, just click on the link:
Medical terminology in the Clinical setting
and enjoy learning!
Most people who anticipate taking a long plane
flight, may hardly stop to think about dehydration
and
its consequences.
The standards of care are an essential part of the
Nursing profession. It provides
guidelines within a
framework of practices.
PCA ( Patient Controlled Analgesia)
Patient Controlled Analgesia may be ordered by
the doctor for the patient who is awake, alert and
able to self medicate. This method of administering
pain medication , is done via a pump, through the
intravenous route. Dosages are decided by the doctor.
However, patient and
family teaching should be
included in the
care plan. It is not uncommon for
family members to press the pain button for the
patient.
Sessions 12 gives an overview of pain
assessment.
Indications for the use of the PCA pump include:
- patients who have surgical intervention
- patients with cancer or chronic pain issues
- conditions such as pancreatitis, sickle cell
anemia and more.
The Numerical Pain Scale is a useful tool when
assessing pain. It is based on a scale of 0-10.
A ladder starts from the ground and escalates to|
the highest point, so does pain start from 0-10.
It is important to do a
pain assessment after pain
medication has been given. See image for more
information.
