Femoral Compression
Femoral Compression After a procedure involving an arterial access site (such as cardiac catheterization or angiography), femoral compression maintains hemostasis at the puncture site. A femoral compression device applies direct…
Feeding Tube Insertion and Removal
Feeding Tube Insertion and Removal A feeding tube that’s inserted nasally or orally into the stomach or duodenum allows a patient who can’t or won’t eat to receive nourishment. The…
Fecal Occult Blood Tests
Fecal Occult Blood Tests Fecal occult blood tests help to determine the presence of occult blood (hidden GI bleeding) and to distinguish between true melena and melena-like stools. Certain medications,…
Fecal Impaction Removal, Digital
Fecal Impaction Removal, Digital Fecal impaction is a large, hard, dry mass of stool in the folds of the rectum and, at times, in the sigmoid colon that results from…
Fall Prevention and Management
Fall Prevention and Management Falls are a major cause of injury and death among elderly people. In fact, the older the person, the more likely he is to die of…
Eye Medication Administration
Eye Medication Administration During an eye examination, eyedrops can be used to anesthetize the eye, dilate the pupil to facilitate examination, and stain the cornea to identify corneal abrasions, scars,…
Eye Irrigation
Eye Irrigation Used mainly to flush secretions, chemicals, and foreign bodies from the eye, eye irrigation also provides a way to administer medications for corneal and conjunctival disorders. In an…
Eye Compress Application
Eye Compress Application Whether applied warm or cold, eye compresses are soothing and therapeutic. Because heat increases circulation which enhances absorption and decreases inflammation, warm compresses may relieve discomfort and…
