Most viewed procedures

Please refer to the collective order in the Tools section. Injection (via subcutaneous or intra-dermal route) or topical application of a medication to anesthetize the insertion area prior to inserting vascular access devices for pain control. The nurse will assess the patient and choose the appropriate agent to anesthetize the skin and surrounding tissue prior to inserting the vascular access. Anesthetic Agents that can be used: a) Lidocaine 2% injection b) Lidocaine 1% injection c) Lidocaine gel 2%   For subcutaneous injection, the nurse will use a total of 2-4ml

This collective order allows nurses and CPNPs working in the postpartum unit to administer intrabuccal dextrose gel 40% following screening for neonatal hypoglycemia and glycemia testing when indicated as per the Management of Neonatal Hypoglycemia Algorithm (see Appendix 1), in the first 48 hours of life. Veuillez vous référer à l'OC et l'algorithme dans la section Outils, ainsi qu'à la P&P - Dépistage et prise en charge de l'hypoglycémie néonatale