Midline Catheter vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC)
Midline catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are both vascular access devices (VAD) used for infusion therapies. However, the…
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JCAHO’s “DO NOT USE” abbreviations list (updated 2024)
In 2004, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) published its “DO NOT USE” abbreviation for patient safety…
9 Common pulse points – (Anatomical pulse sites with demonstration)
The pulse is the palpable throbbing sensation you feel over the peripheral arteries. It occurs as a result of rapid…
Monitoring vital signs (How to take the pulse for nurses with a demonstration)
Monitoring vital signs (vitals) are essential for planning and prioritizing nursing interventions. Because it gives vital information about basic bodily…