Equipment
Device used to improve blood flow to extremities.
What is: a SCD?
Timeframe appropriate to discontinue SCD use.
What is: when patient is ambulating frequently.
Type of lung risk associated with anesthesia & immobility.
What is: Pulmonary edema & atelectasis?
Signs or symptoms of incisional infection.
What is: redness, swelling, increased tenderness, pus, etc.
Device used for lung exercise.
What is: an incentive spirometer (I.S.)?
Ideal timeframe to initiate ambulation post-op.
What is: 6-8 hours?
Type of skin risk associated with immobility in post-op patients.
What is: pressure sore/pressure ulcer?
Strategy to avoiding incisional infection in a patient with a pannus.
Safety device used to aid in ambulation.
What is: the sara steady?
Ideal timeline for removing foley catheter.
Type of circulatory risk associated with immobility, often occurring in the lower extremities.
What is: a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Printable document where you can add attachments for education based off patient's specific needs.
What is: the After Visit Summary (AVS)?
Equipment that can be used for airway management, as well as a Jada.
What is: wall suction?
Timeline for on-going vital signs monitoring in a patient with a history of hypertension.
What is: follow your orders!
Type of risk associated with tachycardia, fever, increased white blood cells, and localized tenderness.
What is: an infection?
Routine hygiene instructions for post-op C/S patients.
What is: daily shower are recommended, do not soak in tub?
What is: a biohazard bag!
Timeline to reassess if a pain medication was effective.
What is: within 60 minutes of administration?
Retained fluid is common after this type of medication.
What is: Pitocin?
Most appropriate site for Lovenox injection based off best-practice.
What is: the abdomen?