Cervical Collar Application
Cervical Collar Application A cervical collar may be used for an acute injury (such as strained cervical muscles) or a chronic condition (such as arthritis or cervical metastasis). Or it…
Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Management
Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Management Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage aims to reduce CSF pressure to the desired level and then to maintain it at that level. Fluid can be withdrawn from…
Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Central Venous Pressure Monitoring With central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring, a catheter is inserted through a vein and advanced until its tip lies in or near the right atrium. Because…
Central Venous Access Catheter
Central Venous Access Catheter A central venous access catheter is a sterile catheter made of polyurethane or silicone rubber (Silastic). It may have one, two, three, or four infusion ports,…
Cast Removal
Cast Removal A cast is typically removed when a fracture heals or requires further manipulation. Less common indications include cast damage, a pressure ulcer under the cast, excessive drainage or…
Cast Application
Cast Application A cast is a hard mold that encases a body part, usually an extremity, to provide immobilization of bones and surrounding tissue. It can be used to treat…
Care Plan Preparation
Care Plan Preparation A care plan directs the patient’s nursing care from admission to discharge. This written action plan is based on nursing diagnoses that have been formulated after reviewing…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Infant
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Infant An adult who needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) typically suffers from a primary cardiac disorder or an arrhythmia that has stopped the heart. An infant who needs CPR…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Child
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Child An adult who needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) typically suffers from a primary cardiac disorder or an arrhythmia that has stopped the heart. A child who needs CPR…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Adult
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Adult Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) seeks to restore and maintain the patient’s respirations and circulation after his heartbeat and breathing have stopped. CPR is a basic life support (BLS)…
