Urinary Diversion Stoma Care
Urinary Diversion Stoma Care Urinary diversions provide an alternative route for urine flow when a disorder, such as an invasive bladder tumor, impedes normal drainage. A permanent urinary diversion is…
Unna’s Boot Application
Unna’s Boot Application Named for dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna, this nonelastic paste bandage boot can be used to treat uninfected, nonnecrotic leg and foot ulcers that result from such conditions…
Ultraviolet Light Therapy
Ultraviolet Light Therapy Ultraviolet (UV) light causes profound biological changes, including temporary suppression of epidermal basal cell division followed by a later increase in cell turnover, and UV light-induced immune…
Tube Feedings
Tube Feedings Tube feedings involve delivery of a liquid feeding formula directly to the stomach (known as gastric gavage). Tube feedings typically are indicated for a patient who can’t eat…
Tub Baths and Showers
Tub Baths and Showers Tub baths and showers provide personal hygiene, stimulate circulation, and reduce tension for the patient. They also allow you to observe skin conditions and assess joint…
T-Tube Care
T-Tube Care The T tube (or biliary drainage tube) may be placed in the common bile duct after cholecystectomy, choledochostomy, or liver transplant and during treatment for cholelithiasis to promote…
Traumatic Wound Management
Traumatic Wound Management Traumatic wounds include abrasions, lacerations, puncture wounds, and amputations. A puncture wound occurs when a pointed object, such as a knife or glass fragment, penetrates the skin….
Transvenous Pacing
Transvenous Pacing Usually inserted in an emergency, a temporary pacemaker consists of an external, battery-powered pulse generator and a lead or electrode system. The purpose of a transvenous pacemaker is…
Transfusion Reaction Management
Transfusion Reaction Management A transfusion reaction typically stems from a major antigen-antibody reaction and can result from a single or massive transfusion of blood or blood products. It’s estimated that…
Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products
Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products The transfusion of blood and blood products should be performed only as a last resort in patients with chronic anemia or acute bleeding. Prevention…
