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How to undertake a blood component transfusion
Learn about patient identification, blood component checks and reducing potential hazards
How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation
Promoting a team approach to the procedure, which ensures risks to patients are minimised
How to record a 12-lead electrocardiogram
ECG can assist in diagnoses of arrhythmias, hypertension, heart disease or heart failure
How to undertake venepuncture to obtain venous blood samples
Identifying a suitable vein and the appropriate needle or butterfly device for the procedure
How to undertake a nutritional assessment in adults
Using a structured approach and a variety of skills to determine nutritional status
How to undertake a root cause analysis investigation to improve patient safety
Determining how and why a patient safety incident has occurred
How to administer an insulin injection
Rationale and key points Effective insulin injection technique is essential to ensure...
How to auscultate for heart sounds in adults
Rationale and key points This article aims to improve nurses’ knowledge and understanding of...
How to administer lidocaine in wounds
Rationale and key points Before a wound can be cleaned and/or closed, the use of a local...
How to use a corticosteroid nasal spray
Rationale and key points This article outlines the appropriate and effective technique for...
How to perform nasal douching
Rationale and key points This article provides information on nasal douching, which nurses...
How to set up and administer an enteral feed via a nasogastric tube
Rationale and key points Nasogastric tube feeding is a method of enteral feeding commonly...