Measuring central venous pressure (CVP)

Arterial Line Management

Obstetric observation chart MR285. Arterial line m anagement Page 6 of 17 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Flushing and monitoring ... Key points 1. Observe4,7: Hand hygiene before and after any manipulation of vascular access devices or catheter sites.2,4 See Infection Control Manual: Hand Hygiene. An aseptic technique 2,4,6 Standard ...

  Vascular, Obstetrics

Hypertension in Pregnancy: Medical Management of

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.

  Management, Medical, Medical management

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) - kemh.health.wa.gov.au

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.

  Syndrome

Skin Care Guidelines - kemh.health.wa.gov.au

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 …

Pregnancy: First Trimester Complications

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.

  Rates, Between

Niki t34 syringe pump: continuous subcutaneous infusion ...

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.

  Pumps, Syringes, Syringe pump

CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE Oxygen Therapy

• 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.

  Labour, Obstructed

Antenatal care schedule - King Edward Memorial Hospital ...

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 .

  Gestation

Perineal care and repair (including perineal protection ...

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.

  Cutting

Anaemia and iron deficiency in pregnancy and postpartum

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

  Energy

Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter ...

Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections 8 2002. These guidelines are intended to provide evidence-based recommendations for preventing intravascular catheter-related infections. Major areas of emphasis include 1) educating and training healthcare personnel who insert and maintain catheters; 2) using

  Prevention, Related, Catheter, Infections, Intravascular, Prevention of intravascular catheter, Related infections, Prevention of intravascular catheter related infections, Intravascular catheter

2017 Updated Recommendations on the Use of Chlorhexidine ...

Jul 17, 2017 · dressings for prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections: An update to the 2011 guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases,

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Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheter Scrub-the-Hub …

Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections, prior to accessing the catheter hub it should be disinfected with an appropriate antiseptic (greater than 0.5% chlorhexidine with alcohol, 70% alcohol, or 10% povidone-iodine). There is not enough evidence to recommend one antiseptic over the others.

  Prevention, Central, Related, Catheter, Infections, Hemodialysis, Venous, Intravascular, Prevention of intravascular catheter related infections, Hemodialysis central venous catheter

SURVEILLANCE AND INFECTION PREVENTION

• Infections related to devices (e.g., intravascular and urinary catheters) • Invasive procedures (e.g., surgery) • Organisms (e.g., resistant organisms such as MRSA, VRE, ESBL, etc ) – Focuses on high- risk, highvolume procedures and adverse outcomes that - are potentially preventable ©2013 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 16

  Prevention, Related, Infections, Intravascular, Infections related

Surveillance of Infections - Department of Health

• Infections related to devices (e.g., intravascular and urinary catheters) • Invasive procedures (e.g., surgery) • Organisms (e.g., resistant organisms such as MRSA, VRE, ESBL, etc) – Focuses on high-risk, high-volume procedures and adverse outcomes that are potentially preventable

  Surveillance, Related, Infections, Intravascular, Surveillance of infections, Infections related