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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20222 min read
General care of the patient with nasogastric tube
Set of activities performed by the nurse when faced with a patient with a gastroin- testinal tube. Objectives: – Maintain the...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20223 min read
Nasogastric and nasointestinal tube insertion technique
Introduction of a flexible probe into the gastric cavity or small intestine through the nostrils for nutritional, therapeutic or...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Progression of the oral diet
To institute necessary dietary restrictions with subsequent dietary progression according to patient tolerance. Objective: To facilitate...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Oral feeding
To provide nutritional intake to the patient who is unable to feed himself/herself pre-sitting self-care deficits in feeding. Objectives:...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Tracheostomy care and maintenance
Set of activities performed by the nurse to the patient carrying tracheostomy. Objectives: – Keep the airway (laryngeal stoma) permeable....
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Aspiration of secretions by tracheostomy
Introduction of a sterile tube through the patient’s tracheostomy cannula, connected to suction. Objectives: – Maintain patency of the...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20223 min read
Aspiration of oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal secretions
Removal of secretions from the airways, when the patient is unable to expel them on his own, by introducing an aspiration catheter into...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Diaphragmatic respiration
Breathing movements using the diaphragm and abdominal muscles. Objectives: – Increase the patient’s respiratory capacity. – Reduce the...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Vibratory drainage
Vibration maneuvers that increase the velocity and turbulence of air exhaled by the patient. Objective: – Help to mobilize and eliminate...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Percussive or clapping drainage
Percussion maneuvers that through gentle blows on the patient’s thorax, mechanically dislodges and displaces secretions adhering to the...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Postural drainage
Patient mobilization, scheduled and planned according to the lung segment to be drained. Objectives: – Help mobilize and eliminate...
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April Swanson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Assisted cough
Breathing exercises that elicit cough stimulation. Objectives: – Help to mobilize and eliminate secretions produced in the respiratory...
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