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Learn the procedures, steps, risks, and requirements for performing ear irrigation. Our bodies produce ear wax, clinically known as cerumen, to clean and protect the ear. Wax works in concert with the tiny hairs in the ears to trap dust and other foreign particles that could damage the deeper structures in the ear, such as […]
Learn the procedures, steps, risks, and requirements of placing & removing sutures. If a wound or incision is large, you’ll need sutures to close it. There are different types of sutures and techniques for closing a wound. The words “sutures” and “stitches” are often used interchangeably, but that’s inaccurate. A suture is the actual medical […]
Learn the procedures, steps, risks, and requirements involved with intubation. When someone cannot breathe independently, intubation can help save their life. Intubation is when a healthcare provider inserts a breathing tube through the patient’s mouth or nose into the trachea. This keeps the trachea open, allowing air to get into the lungs. The tube connects […]
Learn the procedures and methods involved with patient education and counseling. In the healthcare universe, nurses usually have the most interaction with patients. They are often the point of contact between the hospital/medical team and the patient. As such, they have a crucial role in patient education and counseling. This is much more than “How […]
Learn the procedures, risks, and requirements of tracheostomy care. When a patient’s breathing is either blocked or severely reduced, it may be necessary to perform a tracheostomy to deliver oxygen directly to the lungs through a hole in the neck. The entry hole and breathing tube are known as tracheostomy. While a surgeon performs the […]
Learn the procedures, risks, and requirements of blood transfusions. Whether a patient has lost blood during surgery or injury or an illness is preventing the proper production of blood, a blood transfusion can correct the situation. A transfusion introduces donated blood into the patient’s circulatory system. Blood transfusions are safe and rarely involve complications. As a […]
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