Nursing - Preparation of articles

Preparation of articles

Articles

1.     I.V. solutions (sterile and clear) in required number of bottles for a day.

2.     Sterile I.V. tubing with attached drip chamber and damp.

3.     Sterile [Butterfly (or) real] needle with a protective on its needle.

4.     Sterile syringes (2 or c Needles no. 20) and

5.     Sterile transfer forceps in jar

6.     Sterile cotton swabs and, pieces in sterile containers

7.     Methylated spirit container

8.     Kidney tray and paper

9.     I Bowl with water

10.                        Tourniquet

11.                        Adhesive plaster with scissors Covered arm splint with the bandages.

12.                        Specimen bottles

13.                        Mackintosh and towel

14.                        Intravenous pole

Purpose:

1.     To administer fluid without interruption.

2.     To apply the fluid into the patient.

3.     It can be used for unstable vein and also allows maximum freedom of movement.

4.     To take blood specimens, if necessary , to add medications to0 the intravenous drip or to initiate the procedure.

5.     To handle sterile supplies.

6.     To clean the skin at the site of infusion and to cover the needle after the venipuncture.

7.     To clear the skin.

8.     To receive the wastes.

9.     To receive the used syringes and needles

10.                        To occlude venous return and to make the veins visible.

11.                        To secure the needle and the tubling.

12.                        To immobilize the part in order to prevent the needle dislodging from the site.

13.                        To collect blood specimen if ordered.

14.                        To protect the bed and the garments.

15.                        To hang the bottle at the required height.