Skip to main content

Featured post

HOW TO DETERMINE PCV (PACKED CELL VOLUME)

The Packed Cell Volume (PCV) Test 1. Objective: This is one of the oldest tests done in medical practice. The objective of this test was to determine the percentage of red blood cells (RBCs) in whole blood. It  also helped to assess the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. ________________________________________ 2. Principle: The test was based on the principle that when blood was centrifuged, the red blood cells settled at the bottom of the tube, forming a packed column. The ratio of the packed RBC column to the total blood column gave the packed cell volume (PCV), expressed as a percentage. ________________________________________ 3. Materials: • Microhematocrit capillary tubes • Microhematocrit centrifuge • Plasticine or sealing clay • Microhematocrit reader • Lancet • Alcohol swab • Cotton ________________________________________ 4. Procedure (Microhematocrit Method): 1. The fingertip was cleaned with an alcohol swab and pricked with a sterile lancet. 2. Blood was collected into ...
Post a Comment

TEAMWORK IN HEALTHCARE

Teamwork in healthcare

PEOPLE IN HEALTHCARE! STOP SAYING “IT’S DOCTORS’ WORK” — LEARN IT. MASTER IT. ONE DAY, IT MAY SAVE A LIFE.

You see that clinical skill you keep avoiding?

That one you say “its not my work”?

One day, you’ll be the only one standing between a patient and death… and your confidence, not your uniform, will make the difference.


Here are key clinical skills everybody in healthcare should be at least fairly knowledgeable at — no shortcuts:

1. Cannulation & IV Line Setting

Know your needles. Understand gauge sizes and color codes. Learn how to set a line like your life depends on it because one day, someone else’s might.


2. Lab Test Interpretation

Don’t just carry results, try to understand them.

What does a low hemoglobin mean? What are the signs of sepsis in lab values? Learn to think like a clinician.


3. Vital Signs with Critical Thinking

It’s more than checking numbers. Know what they mean.

A sudden drop in BP, a slight rise in pulse? these are signs. Train your eyes and your instincts.


4. Basic Life Support (BLS)

You don’t need to work in emergency to save a life.

Be ready. Know CPR. Act fast. Be the reason a family doesn’t bury their loved one.


5. Medication Administration (Oral, IV, IM, SC)

Know your drugs. Know the right route, right dose, right time and what to watch out for. Mistakes are costly.


6. Wound Dressing & Aseptic Techniques

A poorly cleaned wound can cause infection.

Asepsis is not a “theory paper.” It’s a skill. Own it.


7. NG Tube Insertion & Care

Hehehe😅, this might be a little tricky, but if you can, then learn how to insert, confirm placement, and manage complications. Don’t panic when it’s your turn to learn.


8. Clear, Legal Documentation

If you didn’t write it, it never happened.

Protect your patient. Protect yourself. Your pen is your power.


Stop hiding behind the phrase “I wasn’t taught.”

Start saying, “I took time to learn.” It sounds better and makes you standout.


Dear caregiver, don’t wait until the day you need the skill to wish you had learned it.

Be competent. Be confident. Be prepared.


Let’s raise the standard. Together🙏


© PUBLIC HEALTH ORBITAL

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

PROVEN REMEDIES TO HELP YOU GET RID OF ACNE AND PIMPLES

PROVEN REMEDIES TO HELP YOU GET RID OF ACNE AND PIMPLES A majority of us have either battled with or are currently battling with acne. According to the college of medicine, at the University of Ibadan, more than 1.5 million cases per year are recorded in Nigeria. Picture of a lady suffering from acne Women are always looking for the best way to get rid of pimples and acne. It's not easy to have to cover up your face with makeup every day. Some women like to make their natural remedies to deal with this problem. Hey, going through puberty is a tough time. Pimples are what most teens face in their adolescence. Do you want to know how to clear pimples without scarring? This article is just for you. Acne occurs when the pores of your skin become blocked with oil, dead skin, or bacteria. Each pore of your skin opens to a follicle. The follicle is made up of hair and a sebaceous (oil) gland. The oil gland releases sebum (oil), which travels up the hair, out of the pore, and onto your ski...
1 comment
Read more

PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE(PUD): MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT

PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE(PUD): MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT Read till end❗ It is important we understand that ulcer is indeed curable and symptoms can be managed effectively for better outcomes.   Signs and symptoms of PUD For quick recovery, these few steps should be adhered to by all suffering from peptic ulcer disease; 1.Consume food at regular intervals, in general, take small meals every 3 hours. Since presence of food in the GIT stimulates acid production which could errode existing ulcers, it is best to take small portions at intervals to reduce acid corrosion at wound sites. 2.Take meal 2 to 3 hours before bed time. This is because lying down immediately after a meal could result in acid reflux, causing heartburns and exacerbate oesophageal ulcers. 3.Eat food slowly and chew it properly. Take fresh fruits, salads and vegetables in adequate quantities. 4.Avoid intake of spicy and sour food like pepper soups, pepper sauces and chillis 5.Cut down intake of coffee, tea and other caffei...
Post a Comment
Read more

HOW LONG DOES TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, THC LAST IN THE BODY?

HOW LONG DOES TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, THC LAST IN THE BODY? Tetrahydrocannabinol is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis and one of at least 113 total cannabinoids identified on the plant.THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It's what makes people feel "high."  THC and its metabolites are stored in body fat before finally clearing out through the kidneys.  For someone who has used it daily for so long, your body will be completely saturated with the stuff for some time after quitting.  At 83 days, you're pretty much right on the edge of having it out of your system but just aren't quite there yet.  One-time use will usually stay in your system for 5-8 days. If you use cannabis 2-4 times per week and then stop, you'll test positive for 11-18 days. Long-time heavy users should expect positive results for at least 90 days after cessation and even up to 120 days for those who are larger or with a slow metabolism.  HOW TO REDUCE THC IN TH...
Post a Comment
Read more