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Duties and responsibilities of a Cathlab Nurse

  Preparing patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, explaining the procedure to them, and obtaining their informed consent. Monitoring vital signs and administering medications, including sedation and pain management, as necessary. Assisting the physician during the catheterization procedure by providing medications, tools, and devices as required. Documenting patient information, including medical history, allergies, and current medications. Ensuring proper functioning of equipment and instrumentation before and during procedures. Monitoring patients during and after procedures for signs of complications, such as bleeding or cardiac arrhythmias. Providing emotional support to patients and their families during the procedure and post-procedure recovery. Performing post-procedure care, including monitoring vital signs, managing pain and other symptoms, and documenting the patient's progress. Maintaining a sterile environment during the procedure and ensuring proper infectio

Duties of an ICU Nurse 10 points

  An ICU nurse, or an Intensive Care Unit nurse, is a specialized registered nurse who is responsible for providing care to critically ill patients. Here are some of the duties of an ICU nurse: Monitoring patients' vital signs: An ICU nurse must continuously monitor and record patients' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate. They must be able to quickly recognize any changes and take appropriate action. Administering medications: ICU nurses administer medications as prescribed by the physician, including intravenous medications, blood products, and other treatments. Assessing patients' needs: ICU nurses must perform a comprehensive assessment of each patient to determine their physical and emotional needs. They must be able to identify changes in the patient's condition and adjust the care plan accordingly. Collaborating with other healthcare professionals: ICU nurses work closely with physicians, respiratory therapis

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ICCU NURSE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ICCU NURSE  Prepare  the unit and admission of the patients to the ICCU. Evaluation and recording of Glasgow Coma Scale,Ventilator charting etc to evaluate the condition of the patient. Cardiac monitoring and assessment of Central Venous Pressure(CVP),Arterial Blood Pressure (ABP),Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) and identification of cardiac emergencies to provide nursing care according to priority. Assisting in various procedures as Tracheo-stomy,Endo-Trachial Tube Insertion,Dialisis Cath insertion,Subclavian,Internal Jugular,Femoral Catheter Insertion,Ryle's Tube insertion,Temporary pacemaker insertion etc. Communicating with the patients and their relatives and help to clarify the doubts. Collection of sample,evaluation and reporting of results. Preparation of patients for various investigations like X-ray,ECG,CT,MRI,Ultrasound etc. Prepare the patient for various procedures like CABG,Coronary Angioplasty,

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