A COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING PROCEDURES

Download or read book A COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING PROCEDURES written by Dr. Anita Prakasam and published by Xoffencerpublication. This book was released on 2023-01-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wash hands @ reduce transmission of microorganisms  Organize the equipment @ enhances efficiency and patient safety  Explain the procedure to the patient@ decreases patient anxiety  Prepare humidifier @ add distilled water if needed @delivers humidified oxygen to mucous membranes of airway  Turn oxygen flow meter on until bubbling is noted in humidifier @enusres connections are intact  Check order  Adjust flow of oxygen via flowmeter @ regulates oxygen flow delivery  Put on gloves  Place tips of cannula in patient’s nares, fit tubing over ears, tighten tubing under chin and adjust to popper fit. @ Ensures proper fit of nasal cannula.  Position patient for comfort and ease of breathing with head of bed elevated. @Facilitates lung expansion for adequate gas exchange.  Evaluate patient’s respirations and oxygen saturation Simple mask, Partial Rebreather Mask, non rebreather mask, Venturi Mask  Wash hands @ reduces transmission of microorganism