Jan 6, 2020 · Listening to the breathing sounds can give an idea of the cause of any breathing difficulty. Rattling noises can indicate secretion, wheezing can infer asthma, while stridor can suggest partial airway obstruction (Cathala and Costa, 2019).

Apr 14, 2020 · Principles of asepsis. The fundamental principle of an aseptic technique/ANTT incorporates protecting key elements of the equipment that should remain free from micro-organisms, for example, the inside of a sterile dressing or the barrel of a …

Apr 15, 2024 · References Cedar SH (2018) Every breath you take: the process of breathing explained. Nursing Times; 114: 1, 47-50. Cross J et al (2020) Respiratory Physiotherapy Pocketbook: An On Call Survival Guide.Elsevier. Curr S, Fordham-Clarke C (2022) Clinical Nursing Skills at a Glance.Wiley Blackwell. Day K (2022) Essential critical care skills 4: airway …

Jan 15, 2018 · Abstract. It is impossible not to communicate in an interaction, and non-verbal communication can sometimes be more powerful than words. Our body language may betray what we really think or feel, but it can also be used as a positive tool by nurses to reinforce the spoken word and help you understand how a patient really feels.

Oct 16, 2017 · Miscalculating doses is a common source of drug errors. This article explains how to calculate drug doses and highlights common errors. After reading it, you can undertake the Nursing Times learning unit Drug Calculations in Practice, which includes clinical scenarios to test your knowledge

Jun 7, 2016 · Introduction. Urine testing or urinalysis is a valuable tool to screen an patient and diagnose their health status. It provides valuable information about hydration, renal and urinary tracts, liver disease, diabetes mellitus and urinary-tract infections.Urine is formed in the kidneys and, through glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion, is how the body …

Dec 18, 2017 · Box 1. Making time for communication. Nurse Amy Green was allocated a bay of four patients and two side wards for her shift. Halfway through the morning one of her patients in a side ward became very ill and Amy realised that she needed to spend a lot of time with him.

Nov 20, 2017 · Introduction. It is estimated that the cost of poor communication to the NHS is over £1bn per year, and can lead to poor adherence to medication regimens, repeat visits to clinics, disputes and ultimately litigation (McDonald, 2016).

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Jul 20, 2020 · Introduction. Capillary refill time (CRT) is a measure of the time it takes for a distal capillary bed, such as those found in the fingers, to regain colour after pressure has been applied to cause blanching.