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Special equipment
Wk 1 Phys Dys- special equipment and patient care
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Undergraduate 2
07/10/2013

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Term
ccu
Definition
coronary care unit
Term
icu
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
micu
Definition
medical intensive care unit
Term
nicu
Definition
neonatal or neurological intensive care unit
Term
sicu
Definition
surgical intensive care unit
Term
inravenous lines
Definition
use caution to avoid disruption, avoid blood pressure cuff over site, notify nursing with concerns
Term
urinary catheters
Definition
be observant of tubing and bag during transfers and activities
bag and tubing should be positioned and secured to minimize bag being pulled
when pt. ambulates, position bag below level of bladder
Term
external fixator
Definition
form of stabilization and tration that uses a variety of frames applied to a pt.'s extremity

make sure you check physician orders for weight bearing precautions
Term
dialysis
Definition
exercise and activity can be performed

excessive activity involving the area of the shunt should be avoided

do not take bp on ue with shunt
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