Low-Air-Loss Therapy Bed Use
Low-Air-Loss Therapy Bed Use Low-air-loss therapy beds, composed of segmented cushions that provide surface area for pressure relief, help prevent and treat skin breakdown as well as minimize pain. These…
Lipid Emulsion Administration
Lipid Emulsion Administration Given as a separate solution in conjunction with parenteral nutrition or as a component of a total nutrient admixture or three-in-one solution, lipid emulsions are a source…
Latex Allergy Protocol
Latex Allergy Protocol Latex is a natural product of the rubber tree and is used in many products in the health care field. With the increased use of latex in…
Laser Therapy, Assisting
Laser Therapy, Assisting Using the highly focused and intense energy of a laser beam, the surgeon can treat various skin lesions. Laser therapy has several advantages. As a surgical instrument,…
Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion
Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is used to establish and maintain a patent airway in the unconscious patient. It’s used extensively in the operating room by…
Knee Arthroplasty Postprocedure Care
Knee Arthroplasty Postprocedure Care Knee arthroplasty involves surgical replacement of all or part of the knee joint. In partial knee replacement, either the medial or lateral compartment of the knee…
Jugular Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Jugular Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring Jugular venous oxygen saturation (SjvO2) monitoring measures the venous oxygenation saturation of blood as it leaves the brain, reflecting the oxygen saturation of blood after…
IV Therapy Preparation
IV Therapy Preparation Selection and preparation of appropriate equipment are essential for accurate delivery of an IV solution. The type of IV administration set used depends on the rate and…
IV Secondary Line Infusion
IV Secondary Line Infusion A secondary IV line is a complete IV set, container, tubing, and microdrip or macrodrip system, connected to the lower Y port (secondary port) of a…
IV Pump use
IV Pump use Various types of pumps electronically regulate the flow of IV solutions or drugs with great accuracy. (See Infusion pumps.) Volumetric pumps, used for high-pressure infusion of drugs…
