Suture Removal
Suture Removal The goal of this procedure is to remove skin sutures from a healed wound without damaging newly formed tissue. The timing of suture removal depends on the shape,…
Surgical Wound Management
Surgical Wound Management When caring for a surgical wound, you carry out procedures that help prevent infection by stopping pathogens from entering the wound. Besides promoting patient comfort, such procedures…
Surgical Drain Removal
Surgical Drain Removal Surgical drains are important adjuncts to postoperative care because they promote wound healing by providing an exit site for fluid that accumulates in or near the wound…
Subdermal Drug Implants
Subdermal Drug Implants A method of drug delivery, subdermal implants come in the form of flexible capsules or rods, which are placed under the skin. This method is most commonly…
Subcutaneous Injection
Subcutaneous Injection When injected into the adipose (fatty) tissue beneath the skin, a drug moves into the bloodstream more rapidly than if given by mouth. Subcutaneous injection allows slower, more…
Stump and Prosthesis Care
Stump and Prosthesis Care Patient care immediately after limb amputation includes monitoring drainage from the stump, managing pain, reducing edema, positioning the affected limb, assisting with exercises prescribed by a…
St-Segment Monitoring
St-Segment Monitoring A sensitive indicator of myocardial damage, the ST segment is normally flat or isoelectric. A depressed ST segment may result from cardiac glycosides, myocardial ischemia, or a subendocardial…
Stool Specimen Collection
Stool Specimen Collection Stool is collected to determine the presence of blood, ova and parasites, pathogens, or such substances as ingested drugs. Gross examination of stool characteristics, including color, consistency,…
Sterile Technique, Basic
Sterile Technique, Basic Sterile technique is used to prevent contamination with microbes, preventing infection. It’s used in conjunction with other procedures and isn’t a procedure in itself. Sterile technique should…
Standard Precautions
Standard Precautions Standard precautions were developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect against the transmission of infection. CDC officials recommend that health care workers assume…
