Collection of specimens : Emergency Room Procedures
Collection of specimens Fundamental steps common to all procedures Assemble the necessary equipment. Identify the child using two patient identifiers (e.g., patient name and medical record or birth date; neither can be a room number). Compare the same two identifiers with the specimen container and order. Perform hand hygiene, maintain aseptic technique, and follow Standard […]
Restraining methods : Nursing
Restraining methods Alternative methods: Consider first Diversional activities Parental participation Therapeutic holding Use least restrictive Behavioral restraints Used when significant risk present Determine cause of behavior first Mummy restraint or swaddle Jacket restraint Arm and leg restraints Elbow restraint