Guidelines for the Insertion and Management of Chest …

effectively. If drain holes are situated within the subcutaneous tissues, air or fluid may escape into the tissues and cause surgical emphysema or collections of potentially infected fluid. Surgical emphysema is the abnormal presence of air within the subcutaneous tissues. Its presence suggests that the drain is occluded or misplaced.

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Patient Property and Valuables

PAT/PA 12 v.3 Page 5 of 22 Each ward MUST hold both a patient’s property book (WPR 10780A) and patient’s valuables book (WPR 135A) together with a supply of patient valuables envelopes and disclaimer forms (Appendix C - disclaimer form).The patient valuables book MUST be kept securely in a suitable locked drawer or cupboard. 3.1 When Should a Patients Property be …

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WOUND MANAGEMENT POLICY

6.1.2 All wounds will be assessed using evidence based methods to optimise wound healing. The details from the full assessment will be recorded in the appropriate IPOC (Integrated Pathway of Care) i.e. Wound Care, Pressure Ulcer, Leg Ulcer (NMC 2008). 6.1.3 Wound assessments will be completed at every dressing change.

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Nasogastric Tube Management and Care

Insert the nasogastric feeding tube and confirm it is correctly sited. Confirm correct placement of the nasogastric feeding tube prior to every use. When there are continuous difficulties obtaining an aspirate with a pH less than 5.5 seek advice from senior medical staff.

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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)/Enteral Tube ...

PAT/T 16 v.4 Page 8 of 21 When such decisions are being made guidance issued by the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Department of Health should be followed. The decision making process and rationale must be fully documented in the clinical record. Patients have the right to refuse treatment for various reasons. Refer to the Trust Policy ...

Silent Reflux - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

• it may be helpful to chew gum containing bicarbonate of soda (“tooth whitening gum”), as may drinking bottled alkaline mineral water (eg. Saka, Icelandic etc) • if you are overweight, this will makes things worse, but be warned that extreme physical exercise can also cause reflux • alcohol makes reflux worse, so limit your intake.

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Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

6 Patient Care 6 7 Training/Support 8 ... post-operative morbidity and increased patient satisfaction (Walder et al 2001, Level 1). 5. ... this includes attaching the pump/giving set to the patient. Each registered nurse/practitioner will have the …

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Guidance on the Administration of Medicines to Patients ...

The medicines listed are common examples and do not constitute an exhaustive list. You should consult the relevant section of the current BNF. If you are in any doubt consult a pharmacist before attempting to crush the tablets. 4.7 Taste Some medicines have a bitter taste: they may or may not be coated. Where the crushed tablets

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Peripheral Venous Cannula (PVC) Management Guidelines

Management Guidelines This procedural document supersedes: PAT/T 45 v.2 – Peripheral Venous Cannulation (PVC) Insertion and Management Guidelines Did you print this document …

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DISCHARGE OF PATIENTS FROM HOSPITAL POLICY

o Polypharmacy: i.e. six or more prescribed medications o A high volume of input by A & E, Out of Hours Service, Primary or Social Care Services o A prolonged stay in an acute hospital bed. ... guidance, please refer to the Trust’s Discharge Lounge Operational Policy.

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SILICONE FLUIDS - Gelest, Inc.

The fluids are thermally stable indefi-nately at 150°C in air. Fluids with vis-cosities of 50 cSt. or greater have negli-gible vapor pressure. At viscosities greater than 1,000 cSt. correlating to molecular weights greater than 30,000, polymer chain entangle-

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Cutting Fluids Manual - FUCHS

fluids that do not contain any lubricating components. These are used as grinding fluids. Unlike emulsions, such liquids are entirely soluble in water, and the resultant solution is normally very clear and transparent. Cutting oils – neat oils Cutting neat oils are particularly stable. No further maintenance is generally needed other than

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SAFETY DATA SHEET - AirBlueFluids

Material is stable under normal conditions of storage and handling. 10.2 Chemical Stability Material is stable at standard temperature and pressure. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerization will not occur. 10.4 Conditions to avoid Avoid contamination from metals, dust or organic materials. 10.5 Incompatible materials

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Emergency Drug Guidelines - World Health Organization

1.3.1 Stable angina 1.3.2 Unstable angina 1.3.3 Myocardial infarction 1.4 Cardiac Arrhythmias 1.4.1 Causes of cardiac arrhythmias 1.4.2 Aims of treatment 1.4.3 Tachyarrhythmias 1.4.4 Bradyarrhythmias 1.5 Acute Pulmonary Oedema 1.5.1 Maintain airway and give oxygen 1.5.2 Positioning 1.5.3 Bronchodilation 1.5.4 Morphine

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