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AED instructions. What Is an Automated External Defibrillator? An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is a condition in which the … Read more
http://youtu.be/M2N7KjC4GbM Steps on How to Start an IV Nurses should use the following steps to start an IV: The first step in the process is to find a good vein to insert the IV. The large vein located in the bend of the elbow is most often used, but nurses can also find good vein … Read more
This is a great video for nursing students for the landmarks.
http://youtu.be/WgfNa7dzSn0 Nasogastric Insertion Demonstration NGT NG tubes may be used for feeding or for drainage – read your instructions thoroughly as this will dictate the type of tube you need to use. Essentially you are inserting a tube from the patients nose into their stomach. There are several absolute contraindications for insertion so you should … Read more
Tracheostomy Care/Tracheostomy Suctioning Procedure Purpose: to ensure and maintain a patent airway and help prevent infection. Equipment: sterile tracheostomy care tray with 2 trays sterile suction catheter trach dressing gauze sponges drape trach ties brush forceps pipe cleaner gloves Also need: cleaning solution; normal saline/sterile water; suction apparatus; sterile saline for instillation; anesthesia bag for … Read more
