Sentences with phrase «insertion of a catheter»

The insertion of the catheter was like no pain I'd ever experienced.

The problem could have also been caused by recent medical procedures such as the insertion of a catheter into the urinary tract.

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An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist performs this form of anesthesia; the procedure starts with a local anesthetic, followed by the insertion of a long needle (used to guide a thin catheter) between two of the lower lumbar vertebrae in your low back.

«We took the Toyota production system and applied it to placement and maintenance of catheter insertions,» and later ventilator insertions, he says.

These studies examined the impact of SBML on clinical skills, including management of ICU patients on ventilators; catheter insertion; lumbar puncture (spinal tap); laparoscopic surgery; and communicating with a chronically ill patient about goals of care.

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Factors which make patients susceptible to CLABSIs include prolonged hospitalization before catheterization, prolonged duration of catheterization, and heavy microbial colonization at the insertion site and catheter hub.

But if it is introduced into the body during a medical procedure — especially if a joint implant, catheter, or pacemaker is contaminated during insertion — both S. epidermidis and S. aureus can form dangerous biofilms that often can not be treated without removal of the infected implant.

A tissue biopsy can be obtained by surgery, cystoscopy (insertion of a fiberoptic scope into the bladder and biopsy through the scope), or in some cases with a urinary catheter.

The small containment device called a «top hat» is being set aside in favor of an «insertion tube» — essentially an industrial - size catheter that, in theory, will be pushed into the open end of the pipe that is the main source of oil.

Assist with a variety of medical procedures, including surgeries, and prepare patients for extended periods of time lying in bed, such as catheter insertion.

Performed insertion and extraction of a Foley catheter.

Assisted nurses with dressing changes, insertion of Foley catheters, and in administering superficial suctioning,

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Demonstrated expertise in providing adjunct care by administering edemas, douches and non-sterile dressings • Hands - on experience in maintaining patient stability by checking vital signs and recording intake and output information • Qualified to explain specifics of patient testing procedures to families while keeping their emotions in mind • Competent in performing specified diagnostics tests such as catheter insertion and appropriate casting and splinting duties

Wound care, feeding tube care and maintenance, foley catheter insertion, oral hygiene care, administration of medication both oral and IV also including chemotherapy, administration of blood products.

Responsible for treatments such as foley catheter insertion / removal, dressing changes, application of medicated creams.

Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G - tube, J - tube, and regular catheter insertion.