The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures - Lisa Dougherty [675]
flow rates
hypovolaemia
importance of osmolarity
infusion devices
intravenous fluids (cont.)
measuring fluid input
postoperative
reducing risk of infection
see also fluid replacement
intravenous infusions
complications
continuous
changing administration sets
flow rate calculations
procedure guideline
drug compatibilities
drug injections into
flow rates
calculations
factors affecting
slowing/stopping
intermittent
flow rate calculations
procedure guideline
reducing risk of infection
monitoring
postanaesthetic recovery
problem solving
reducing risk of infection
intravenous injections
direct intermittent
procedure guideline
intravenous push
procedure guideline
introducers
investigations
preoperative
Ionizing Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2000)
irinotecan
iron overload
irritant contact dermatitis, latex allergy
ischaemia, pressure-induced
ischaemic heart disease
Islam
last offices
washing and personal hygiene
Isogel
isolation
see also protective isolation; source isolation
isothermic point
isotonic fluid expansion
see also fluid overload
ispaghula husk
Jackson® silver tracheostomy tube
Jainism
jaw thrust
Jehovah’s Witnesses
blood transfusion
last offices
jejunostomy
feeding tubes
jewellery
deceased patients
hand hygiene and
removal for X-rays
surgical patients
joints
protection in neurological patients
restrictions in range of movement
surgical replacement
Joint UKBTS/NIBSC Professional Advisory Committee (JPAC)
Judaism, last offices
Kapitex Tracheotwist® fenestrated tracheostomy tube
keep vein open (KVO) alerts
keratinocyte growth factor (KGF)
ketones
kidneys
blood pressure regulation
fluid balance regulation
urine formation
knee-jerk reflex
knowledge, updating
Knowledge and Skills Framework
communication
equality and diversity
Korotkoff sounds
auscultatory gap
in children
inaudible or weak
kyphosis
labelling
blood pack
specimens
laboratory specimen collection see specimen collection
lacrimal apparatus
lactic acid
lactulose
lancets
language
anatomy and physiology
difficulties, neurological assessment
disorders
non-English speakers
written information
laparoscopic surgery
equipment
large intestine
laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
laryngeal spasm, postoperative
laryngectomy
equipment
humidification
total
see also tracheostomy
laryngoscope
light not working
larynx
lasting power of attorney (LPA)
last offices
contraindications
definition
equipment
indications
infectious patients
legal issues
postmortem requirements
problem solving
procedure guideline
radioactive patients
rationale
religious and cultural requirements
see also death
latex
allergy
preoperative actions
risk factors
gloves
urinary catheters
laundry see linen/laundry
laxatives
abuse
bulking agents
opioid-treated patients
osmotic agents
stimulant
stool softeners
laying out see last offices
L-dopa
lean body mass
learning disabilities
Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS)
left bundle branch
leg see lower limb
legal aspects
controlled drugs
deceased patients
end-of-life care
infection prevention and control
leg drainage bags
supports
leg straps, catheterized patients
lemon swabs, dry mouth
leucoagglutination
leucocyte esterase reagent strips
leucocytes see white blood cells
leucocytosis
leucodepletion of blood
leucopenia
leucopheresis
leukaemia
Lewisham Isolation Prioritization System (LIPS)
lice
lidocaine, gel, urinary catheterization
ligaments
lights, operating
light sources
ear irrigation
eye care
lignocaine see lidocaine
Limone
linctuses
linen/laundry
changing
foul, infected or infested
procedure guideline
management of soiled
patients in source isolation
lipidaemia, in diabetes
lipid emulsions, changing administration sets
lips
assessment
liquid paraffin
listening
liver
liver biopsy
complications
image-guided approach
needles
percussion palpation approach
liver function tests
Liverpool Care Pathway
living wills
Lloyd Davies