Sentences with phrase «splint care»

«General bandage and splint care includes keeping the bandage clean and dry, checking that the bandage does not slip or become too tight, and checking for any discharges or foul smell.»

Not exact matches

Have a medical professional teach you how to take care of your players, so that when the time comes, you will know how to apply a Steri - Strip to close a wound, mold a Sam Splint to support a sprained wrist, or use a pocket mask to perform rescue breathing.

Deaths of older babies do have to do with standard of care (or lack thereof), by Pediatricians or MD's since Midwives do not do care past the 6th week, but are usually available to their clients for life on a referral basis, or as I have done — suturing my kids deep cuts & splinting broken fingers.

[pagebreak] The pain has continued, and the splints have prevented me from taking care of my children.

Perform animal nursing and critical care for all common domestic animals including: restraint, administering medications, diagnostic sampling for laboratory evaluation, maintaining fluid therapy, applying and removing bandages and splints, and applying established emergency protocols.

Fracture care and Splinting: Limb fractures are the only fractures that can be addressed in the field and even then can present a challenge.

His splints needed to be changed every five days, and he needed more X-rays, pain medication, and continued specialized care.

Cursory exam Vital Parameters CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Wound care and bandaging Fracture care and splinting Injections

Bandage care ALL SPLINTS, CASTS AND BANDAGES MUST BE KEPT DRY!!!

Such care includes feeding, hydrating, splinting, medicating, and housing, all with the goal of releasing the animals back into their natural habitat.

Last Saturday, as thousands of dogs strolled the grounds at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville, frolicked with four - legged friends and cuddled with their caring human companions, Sam sat in a cage at a temporary foster home, movements of his newly x-rayed and freshly splinted leg restricted for his own good in an attempt to help the healing.

Gained experience in IV therapy, ostomy care, wound care, PEG tube care, working with splints, slings, braces and VACs

Direct patient care, including primary and secondary assessments, vital signs, placement of peripheral intravenous lines and venipunctures, respiratory care including oxygen therapy and suctioning, orthopedic care including splints, posterior molds, and crutch / walker / cane training.

Some skills noted on sample resumes of Emergency Room Technicians include assisting nurses and physicians with patient care, performing minor medical procedures involving EKGS, splints, and vital signs; and providing patients with information and comfort.

Handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, IVs, splinting, suturing, and other necessary clinical procedures as part of patient care plan.

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

Castle Medical Center, New York, NY (11/2012 to Present) Emergency Department Technician • Receive patients in emergency conditions and ensure that immediate preparations are carried out to deal with their conditions • Assist doctors and nurses in providing emergency care by providing them with necessary backup support • Take and record patients» vitals such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure • Record patient history by interviewing family members • Take and record insurance information and provide families with information on any copays • Bandage wounds after cleaning and sterilizing them and ensure any needed splints are installed • Observe patients» conditions and alert medical staff members of any changes that may need to be looked into • Take samples of body fluids and arrange for them to be sent to laboratories for testing purposes • Assist in positioning patients to ensure their physical comfort and wellbeing • Operate equipment such as heart monitors and ECG machines • Clean and maintain all instruments and equipment used during emergency care procedures • Maintain medical supplies such as rubbing alcohol, swabs, bandages and splints

HIGHLIGHTS • Demonstrated ability to assist in administering emergency medical care by assessing patients» situations and providing support in formulating care plans • Documented success in handling clinical duties such as taking vitals, collecting body samples and cleaning and prepping wounds • Adept at performing thermal applications, non-sterile soaks and application of dressings and splints • Competent in taking and recording patient history in an efficient and confidential manner

• Occupational therapy programs» planning and organization • Treatment, advisement, and education • Splints and braces fabrication and fitting • Patient progress monitoring • Record preparation and maintenance • Health care providers» training • Supplies requisition • Equipment sterilization • Infection control methods • Confidentiality maintenance

· Performing ear irrigations, suture / staple removal, EKGs, casting / splinting, ankle taping, urine drug screens and other point of care testing

to assist nursing staff and medical doctors with direct patient care, suturing, splinting, and bandaging.

Duties include but are not limited to: assessing the health and medical needs of children, performing all medical procedures and treatments (such as G - tube and NG - tube feeding, tracheotomy care, dressing changes, PPD, PROM, application and removal of splints, etc..