Procedures

VAC Teaching 1825

Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy Therapy, promotes wound healing and how its unique mechanisms of action differentiate it from other NPWT devices.

VAC Teaching 1826

Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy provides intermittent and continuous therapy with integrated patient safety features.

VAC Teaching 1827

Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy help provide the necessary mechanisms to promote granulation tissue formation.

PICC Line Teaching 1828

Instructed patient if you have Fever, chills, tenderness, redness, or pus at the catheter site, Swollen arm, Check your child’s temperature and call the doctor right away.

Urostomy Teaching 1829

Instructed patient How can a urostomy fit into you lifestyle: Reduce odor. Some foods, such as asparagus, cheese, and eggs may cause your urine to have a strong odor. Vitamin C may help to decrease urine odor. Drink liquids as directed. Most people should drink at least 8 (8-ounce) cups of liquids each day.

Urostomy Teaching 1832

Instructed patient when you call your nurse or doctor you have nausea, bloating, pain, or are vomiting, you have little or no urine coming from your stoma, your stoma changes in size or appearance, you are weak and unable to do your normal activities.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1780

Instructed patient high-fiber and gas-producing foods can also cause some people discomfort after gallbladder surgery, so you may want to introduce them slowly back into your diet. These include: Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1837

Instructed caregiver when should I call healthcare provider? Contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately:. If you have an irregular heart rate, if you feel increased pain or discomfort, note: It is normal to feel some pain and discomfort for about a week after the tracheostomy procedure.

VAC Teaching 1824

Instructed patient training for patients and their caregivers who 
will be using the device at home should include how to: Recognize signs and symptoms of complications, such as redness, 
warmth, and pain associated with possible infection Contact appropriate healthcare providers, especially in emergency 
situations, respond to emergency situations; for instance, if bright red blood is seen in the tubing or canister, to immediately stop NPWT, apply direct manual pressure to the dressing, and activate emergency medical services.

Urostomy Teaching 1831

Skilled nurse flush blader catheter and performed urostomy care was done. Instructed patient When should I contact your caregiver? You have a fever, You have blood in your urine, and your urine has a strong odor, your incision wound or stoma is red or swollen, or you have a rash.