by NurseHive | Jan 5, 2021 | Health
Poor transfer technique doesn’t only risk injury to your patient – it’s also one of the leading causes of workplace injuries for nurses. Healthcare workers, and nurses, in particular, are five times more likely to be injured on the job than workers in other...
by NurseHive | Nov 16, 2020 | Health
How a patient is positioned can have a dramatic impact on blood oxygenation and breathing function. Not only does oxygenation and proper respiration affect a patient’s comfort level and recovery, but some patients (especially those in intensive care units) may also be...
by NurseHive | Nov 10, 2020 | Health
There are quite a few ways a patient can be positioned for lots of different reasons – but there are 5 positions that are the most common. These 5 positions cover everything from the patient at rest to prepping for neurosurgery. We’re going to give you a quick...
by NurseHive | Nov 10, 2020 | Health
Although often overlooked, the importance of proper patient positioning shouldn’t be ignored. Patient positioning is vital for three main reasons: Access and exposure to a patient’s body Preventing injury to the patient Maintaining the patient’s dignity While those...
by NurseHive | Nov 9, 2020 | Health
Getting patients situated in the proper position is a key responsibility of nurses. Whether it’s getting a patient more comfortable, collecting samples, or prepping for surgery, nothing can be done if the patient isn’t in the correct position. But proper patient...
by NurseHive | Oct 29, 2020 | Health
Every wonder what it’s like to wear compression socks? You know: what they do – how they fit – are they comfortable to wear – do they actually work? For a while, I’d been reading about how nurses and people who work on their feet like servers,...
