Note: In Dec 2021, a new WNHS website launched. As a result, hyperlinks within guidelines are in the process of being updated. As a temporary measure, click the link above to find the guideline within the contents list. This place card was created 08/02/2022 Click here for Obstetrics and Gynaecology guidelines
or catheter sites4,11 See Infection Control Manual: Hand Hygiene. An aseptic technique4,6,11 Standard precautions10,4. See Infection Control Policy: Standard Precautions 2. The dressing must allow close site monitoring4 for signs of arterial thrombosis, haematoma, arterial perforation, catheter kinking or dislodgement.12 3.
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1 Note: In Dec 2021, a new WNHS website launched. As a result, hyperlinks within guidelines are in the process of being updated. As a temporary measure, click the link above to find the guideline within the contents list. This place card was created 08/02/2022 Click here for Obstetrics and Gynaecology guidelines
devices or catheter sites3. See Infection Prevention and Management, Hand Hygiene policy An aseptic technique Standard precautions. See Infection Prevention and Management Manual ... prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections, 2011: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); 2017 update. Available from:
Hypertension: Medical management Page 4 of 26 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Recording Blood pressure in pregnancy The woman should be seated comfortably with her legs resting on a flat surface.
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Page 6 of 15 Neonatal Directorate symptoms, adequacy of feeding, adequacy of weight gain (or severity of weight loss) and non-pharmacological interventions.
Skin Care Guidelines Page 2 of 11 Neonatal Directorate Key Points All infants admitted to the NICU must have both a skin assessment condition score, and a pressure injury …
Incidence rates for ectopic pregnancy are between 1 in 200-500 pregnancies5. Gestational trophoblastic disease or molar pregnancy is rare occurring between 1 in 1000 pregnancies but is important to consider in assessment5. Support, follow up and access to counselling is an important part of care for women who experience pregnancy loss.
Niki t34 syringe pump: Continuous subcutaneous infusion management Page 7 of 10 Gynaecology 7. Complete the medication additive label and place on the extension line. Do not put the label on the syringe or any part of the pump (this alters the syringe diameter and the volume will be miscalculated by the pump). 8.
• The use of oxygen therapy during labour in normoxic women has been associated with acidosis of cord blood Posture and oxygenation ... or the diluter jet is obstructed. The latter may be caused by clothing and can be prevented by the use of a protective hood over the jet diluter.
The FTS includes blood collection at 9-13 weeks gestation (ideally 9-12 weeks) for biochemical analysis combined with ultrasound measurement of fetal nuchal translucency (between 11 to 13 weeks gestation. Blood collected for MSS is obtained at 14 to 20 weeks gestation (ideally between 15-17 weeks) for biochemical analysis .
3 Cutting an episiotomy 3.1 Insert the index and middle finger in between the presenting part and the perineum, pointing downwards. Take the open scissors and position between the fingers, over the area intended for incision. Ensure there is good vision of the perineum and the incision is away from the anus and Bartholin’s gland.
anaemia and/or iron deficiency may experience fatigue, reduced energy levels and reduced mental performance. Severe anaemia is associated with preterm birth, low birth weight, and a small for gestational age fetus. In the postpartum period both anaemia and iron deficiency have been found to be linked to depression, emotional
module. This advanced module is part of a broader infection prevention and control (IPC) training package targeting advanced IPC focal points working in low-resource settings. It is designed to support the implementation of the WHO Guidelines on core components of infection prevention and control programmes at the national and
MODULE 5 — Sharps Safety. Slide 2. Modules in the Slide Series. 1. Introduction 2. Hand Hygiene 3. Personal Protective Equipment 4. Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette. 5. Sharps Safety (this module) 6. Safe Injection Practices 7. Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-Care Items and Devices 8. Environmental Infection Prevention and Control 9.
An Infection Control Module: Standard Precautions ©2020 In the Know Expires 12/31/2022 Page 4 #1. WASH YOUR HANDS! Wash your hands before and after any contact with the client or the client’s environment. In addition, you must wash your hands before putting on gloves and after taking them off.
4. Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette 5. Sharps Safety 6. Safe Injection Practices 7. Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-Care Items and Devices (this module) 8. Environmental Infection Prevention and Control 9. Dental Unit Water Quality 10. Program Evaluation
Infection Control Course. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ... At the completion of this module, the participant will be able to: • Describe basic infection prevention principles. • Discuss infection prevention measures in the adult care home.
Module 3: Caregiver Skills In this module we will review some of the skills that will assist you in caring for the Veteran. As a Caregiver, you are an essential part of the Veteran’s health care team in monitoring physical health and well-being. The skills that will be reviewed in this module are: Vital Signs Infection Control/Avoidance
Infection Control Principles & Strategies Focus on the Outbreak Context Dr Cath Murphy Ms Sue Resnik Dr Gail Thomson Dr Carmem L Pessoa-Silva Short Course on Infectious Diseases in Humanitarian Emergencies London, 1 st April, 2009.
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