How To

If you need to find the brachial pulse on a person, where do you go? How do you do it? There are a lot of questions you might have, and all the answers are right here! Read on to find out how to find the brachial pulse, as well as a few more important things

Prevention is better than cure which is why vaccines have taken on added importance. Correctly administering a vaccine is crucial to make sure the patient has the most optimal immune response and to prevent injury. For the vast majority of vaccines, there are two means of being administered with both set to minimize any chance

If you work in a hospital or a lab, then you are going to end up using a lot of different tools and equipment. One particular piece of equipment you are going to come across a lot is a glass ampule.  When you first begin your medical career though, working out how to open these

NG tubes are commonly known as feeding tubes or enteral nutrition tubes and are inserted into the stomach through the nose, mouth, or rectum. The purpose of these tubes is to provide nutrients to patients who cannot eat normally due to illness or injury. Knowing how to fit and remove these tubes is an important

A PICC line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) is an important part of helping to keep patients healthy and comfortable. It’s a long, thin tube that goes from the outside of your arm into your vein, and the dressing for this needs to be changed and updated regularly to keep patients in great shape. We have

Being a nurse is no easy task, but when you genuinely get into the job, it is incredibly rewarding. There’s lots more to being a nurse than just “doing the rounds” as well. You will be one of the caretakers who spends the most downtime with the patients.  One thing that patients need to help

An NG tube, or nasogastric tube, is a thin plastic tube that can be inserted into the stomach to drain fluids and provide nutrition for patients who are unable to eat on their own. This is an important procedure, and having the right size tube is a critical part of the process.  We took a

Coudé catheters are thin tubes inserted to allow patients to urinate freely without placing excess stress on the body, usually during an already tricky or potentially stressful situation.  They are commonly used during surgery, childbirth, and other medical procedures. Knowing how to insert and fit these catheters properly (see also ‘How To Remove A Central

Healthcare organizations across the country are struggling to meet patient expectations and deliver high-quality care at lower cost. The average length of hospital stays continues to increase, and patients are demanding greater access to information and communication tools. Engaging patients in their care is becoming an increasing challenge, but one that can have significant impacts