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How to safely collect and deliver blood components for transfusion
Learn methods to minimise the risk of adverse events, including handling and storage errors
How to undertake effective record-keeping and documentation
Understand the importance of keeping clear and accurate patient records
How to take a patient’s temperature
A step-by-step guide to the procedure using the oral, tympanic, axillary and forehead sites
How to provide preoperative care to patients
Understand the physical and psychosocial care required before surgery
How to develop and present a conference poster
Understand how precision, clarity, brevity and visual appeal will engage your audience
How to verify the death of a patient
Understanding the legal implications, and the need for sensitivity and compassion
How to undertake oral medicines calculations
A step-wise, practical approach to undertaking oral medicines calculations
How to change a stoma bag
Enhance your understanding of the procedure and support patients in managing their stoma care
How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge on how to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
How to care for patients undergoing paracentesis for the drainage of ascites
The nurse’s role in monitoring the patient and administering treatment
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
Safe and effective emergency intubation of a patient with a compromised airway or respiratory function