Most procedures viewed in my institution
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD) which uses the lining of the abdomen, the peritoneum, and a cleaning solution, dialysate. The dialysate absorbs waste and fluid from the blood using the peritoneum as a filter.
Procedure consisting of installing and removing an external urine drainage device.
Set of guidelines governing infection prevention and control (IPC).
This procedure provides the necessary instructions for using the Siemens DCA Vantage analyzer .If required further detailed instructions and explanations of the DCA Vantage can be obtained from the DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide. This analyzer quantitates the percent concentration of hemoglobin A1C levels in whole blood one sample at a time. The assay is based on a latex immunoagglutination inhibition methodology. The DCA VANTAGE is able to measure HbA1c from 2.5% to 14.0 %.
Inserting a catheter less than 7.5 cm into a hand, forearm or foot vein in order to administer an infusion or intravenous medication.