The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures - Lisa Dougherty [674]
infectious agents
defined
mechanisms of infection
modes of transmission
see also bacteria; fungi; parasites; viruses
infectious diseases
isolation of patients with see source isolation
last offices
see also specific diseases
infiltration
inflammation, wound
inflammatory phase, wound healing
influenza, pandemic
information
assessing ability to comprehend
sharing with colleagues
sources
information provision
bereaved family
at discharge
end-of-life care
pain management
principles
standards of care
surgical patients
when a patient dies
see also communication; patient education
infusion(s)
complications
groups at risk
identifying risks
defined
parenteral
types
see also intravenous infusions
infusion containers/bags
changing
height
infusion devices
gravity
improving safety
MHRA classification
occlusion by fibrin
paediatric patients
problem solving
safe use
selection criteria
user errors
winged see winged infusion devices
see also infusion pumps
infusion flow rates
blood transfusions
calculations
complications of incorrect
factors affecting
slowing/stopping
infusion fluids
effects on flow rate
visual inspection
infusion pumps
accuracy of delivery
air-in-line detectors
antisiphonage
improving safety
MHRA categories
occlusion response and pressure
problem solving
safety software
syringe see syringe pumps
volumetric
inhalational anaesthetics
inhalational analgesia (Entonox)
inhalation route of drug administration
aerosol formulations
complications
equipment
patient education
procedure guidelines
inhalers
difficulties in using
dry powder (DPI)
metered dose (MDIs)
procedure guideline
injections
administration, procedure guideline
defined
equipment
indications
intravenous see intravenous injections
multidose preparations
preparation of medications for
calculations
procedure guidelines
reducing pain of
routes of administration
single-dose preparations
types
inner ear
inoculation injuries
management
prevention
during venepuncture
INR see International Normalized Ratio
insects
infestations
vector transmission
inspiration
inspiratory capacity (IC)
inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
insulin
blood glucose regulation
deficiency
intensive treatment
subcutaneous injection
syringes
insurance, indemnity
integrity, personal
Intensive Care Society (ICS)
intercostal muscles
intercostal nerves
interdental cleaning
intermediate care
intermittent pneumatic compression devices
intraoperative use
thromboprophylaxis and
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
International Normalized Ratio (INR)
interpreters
interstitial space
interviews, assessment
intra-alveolar pressure
intra-arterial drug administration
intra-articular drug administration
intracellular fluid (ICF)
intracranial mass lesions, expanding
intracranial pressure (ICP), raised
intradermal injections
needle size
procedure guideline
intramuscular (IM) injections
needles
opioid analgesics
procedure guideline
reducing pain
sites
skin preparation
technique
volume
Z-track technique
intraoperative care
anaesthesia
defined
infection control and asepsis
laparoscopic surgery
moving and positioning
multiple choice questions
objectives
recovery
safety checklist
see also operating theatre
intraoperative cell salvage (ICS)
intraosseous route of drug administration
intrapleural pressure
intrathecal analgesia
intrathecal drug administration
intravascular space
intravenous access see venous access
intravenous bolus injections
procedure guideline
intravenous cannulation, peripheral
intravenous devices
skin care
for venepuncture
intravenous drug administration
asepsis/prevention of infection
complications
drug compatibilities
equipment
errors
methods
nurse’s responsibilities
pain management
patient comfort
problem solving
procedure guidelines
safe practice
training and assessment
see also intravenous infusions; intravenous injections
intravenous fluids
administration sets
circulatory overload complicating
colloids