Vascular Access
The single most important practice to prevent vascular access related infections
Hand Hygiene
Equipment used to easily help a patient up the bed
Slide sheet
The acronym used to identify which medications require double checking
APINCHS
An adjunct therapy to enhance the effect of insulin and glucose (if no IHD or other contraindications)
Salbutamol
The mEq/L of a patient's LOW sodium
135 mEq/L
This cannulation location needs to be changed within 24 hours
Antecubital fossa
When moving a patient you check these areas prior to commencing the move
PAL - Pillow, Arms, Legs
This medication should be avoided in patient's with Parkinson's Disease
Metoclopromide
Treatment for acute hyperkalemia commences when the potassium level is above this number in mmol/L
k > 6.0mmol/L
The mEq/L of a patient's HIGH sodium
145 mEq/L
This device is "Implantable"
Port-a-cath
This type of sling does not get crossed between the legs
Clip Sling
This medication order form was updated on the 9th of April 2025
Insulin Order Form MR/569800
If Hyperkalemia is confirmed and a BSL is >4 mmol/L, PH CPG states to give this much insulin
10 units
Low sodium (Hyponatremia) and cerebral oedema increases the risk of
Seizures
The average blood flow per minute through the heart
2000ml per minute
This should not be activated with using a sling hoist
Brakes
Americans call this medication "Acetaminophen" and within Peninsula Health drug is 1 of the most common medication errors
Paracetamol
When there ARE confirmed ECG changes 2.2mmol IV over 2-3 mins of this drug is required.
Calcium gluconate
Sodium excess (Hypernatremia) and cerebral oedema increases the risk of
Seizures
After use of this equipment immediate removal is required from a CVAD
IV fluid lines
This acronym is used prior to commencing any manual handling
SAPL - Stop, Assess, Learn & Plan
MIMs stands for this
Monthly Index of Medical Specialties
If K+ is greater than 6 and vital signs are ok a recheck of potassium levels is required immediately to exclude this.
pseudohyperkalaemia
This is often referred to as Tea and Toast syndrome
Hyponatremia
A dietry pattern primarily consumed by elderly individuals (tea = diuretic)