NURSING NOTES

Measuring blood pressure manually calculates the level of strength that your heart uses to pump blood around your body

A Nasogastric (NG) tube is a flexible tube that goes through the patient’s nostrils and into the oesophagus until it reaches the stomach

Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections.

Measuring the Respiratory Rate calculates the number of breaths taken per minute. This value can indicate early signs of deterioration

Measuring Pulse Oximetry assess the patient's level of oxygen in their blood, also known as oxygen saturation.

Measuring blood pressure automatically calculates the level of strength that your heart uses to pump blood around your body.