This two part tutorial will teach you exactly how to close a wound like a doctor would. This is a good skill to master for emergency situations where medical help may not be immediately available. Watch this video for step by step instructions on how to suture.
BD Quikheel Safety Lancet The BD Quikheel Lancet is a safety-engineered product designed for heel sticks on infants and premature babies. It features a sweeping surgical blade that permanently retracts after creating an incision. Additionally, it offers a tapered window providing the healthcare worker with the ability to accurately position the lancet.
Check out this video tutorial to see how to use the BD Genie Safety Lancet blood sampler device. BD Genie Lancets are high quality, safety-engineered, single-use capillary blood sampling devices. They offer a permanently retractable blade or needle feature that minimizes the possibility of injury or reuse. BD offers a full range of blade depth and needle gauges for sufficient blood volume in multiple sample requirements. All Genie's can be used in conjunction with BD Microtainer Tubes.
Check out this video tutorial to see how to collect blood with the BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok Blood Collection Set.
Watch this video to improve your clinical skills and learn how to do an abdominal examination. Note that this procedure should only be done by a medical professional.
Studying to be a pediatric nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to take a three year old child's vital signs. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to distract a child and read their vital sings. Accurately taking their temperature and heart rate is an important aspect of nursing. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to apply sequential TEDS. TEDS are used to prevent deep vein thrombosis. TEDS are sometimes also called stockings. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to apply sequential TEDS on patient who is on extended bed rest. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to remove a femoral arterial/venous sheath. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to remove the arterial sheath from the femoral artery. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to convert chest bulbs into bulb suction. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to convert chest tubes to bulb suction. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors. This demonstration is that of a patient who is second day post-op. Always make sure you avoid getting air bubbles into any of the tubes while converting.
There are a lot of different types of sutures out there, as any of your doctors, nurses, and medical students know, and performing them properly is a vital part of your job. This video details how to perform a figure of eight suture on a surgical patient. It is definitely made for the professional or student, so please, do not try this at home!
The vertical mattress suture is one of the most common stitches used in Western medicine. this video features a demonstration of a vertical mattress suture on a big legs. This video will make a handy reference for any medical, veterinary, or nursing student looking to improve their suturing techniques.
Studying to be a pediatric nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to take a child's measurements. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to measure the head, chest, abdomen and length in cm. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to change the dressing on a stage II wound. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to use wound care products to change the dressing on a stage II wound. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
This how-to video goes over basic surgery techniques for third year medical students. The knot tying demonstrated in this video are vital to any surgical rotation. Follow along and learn how to do a one handed surgical knot knot with your right hand. This one handed tie is used to close lacerations in the the surgical room. The one handed knot is presented by the UMD School of Medicine.
This medical how-to video demonstrates the simple steps for inserting a nasogastric tube. A nasogastric tube is more commonly known as a NG. Follow along and learn the basic protocol for doing this procedure. To do a NG tube insertion you will need 14-16 French gauge nasogastric tubing, water soluble lubricating jelly, catheter tip syringe, suction drainage system, and hypoalergenic tape. For your patient, you should have ready a cup of water with a straw, emesis basin, and a towel.
An important part of surgery is knowing the various types of closures to perform. This medical how-to video demonstrates a vertical mattress suturing technique. The vertical mattress suturing technique is especially good for laceration repair or wound closure in the operating room when you want to ever the edges. It is an excellent technique for incorporating a large amount of tissue for greater tensile strength. Follow along and learn how it is done.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to treat a trauma wound in the right lower extremity. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to use suction with a diverted tip to treat a wound that came as a result of a trauma. Our host recommends using a suction device plus Aqua Cell and lyofoam as part of the treatment. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to transfer patient with a total hip replacement out of a chair and into a walker. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to help a patient progress from sitting into a walker. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors. Hear them discusses three major hip precautions, correct walker position, use of safety belts and discuss...
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to transfer a total hip replacement patient from the bed to a walker. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to transfer THR patients to a walker from the bed with a trapeze device. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to transfer a THR patient into a bed using a trapeze and an abduction pillow for support. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to move total hip replacement patients into the bed using only a pillow and a trapeze. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
Studying to be a surgical nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to insert a PA line with a Swan Ganz catheter. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to do a PA line insertion through a sheath guide wire. PA pressures are presented on monitor as line is introduced and passed through the right side of heart to PA and arterioles. The PA line sits in the Pulmonary Artery. These medical tips are sure to help you pass you...
Studying to be a surgical nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to prepare for a bovine aortic valve insertion. Every cardiac surgical nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how to get ready for a bovine aortic valve insertion. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors. Not that a bovine aortic valve insertion is also known as an AVR. The procedure involves measuring size of aortic opening for bovi...
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to measure blood pressure with a manual cuff. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to take a patient's blood pressure with a manual cuff. It is important to know how to take a manual cuff reading in case that the automated blood pressure machine isn't working. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to do a central venous access. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to draw blood from a central line. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors. Remember when performing a central venous access, all caps must be replaced each time blood is drawn. You must swab the port for 1 min prior to withdrawal. Follow your hospital'...
By going to the medical clinic, you can enhance your character's stats in Fallout: New Vegas. This tutorial shows you where the clinic is located, and then the different implants you can get to improve your chosen stats and abilities.
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, we learn about the potential risks associated with providing emergency care to an unconscious person. For all of the details, and to learning more about providing aid to a person who is unconscious, take a look.
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, we learn about the newest recommendation for administering CPR (or cardiopulmonary resuscitation). For all of the details, and to get started learning more about how to give CPR yourself, take a look.
In this video tutorial, you'll hear one doctor's advice on how to improve a man's fertility when trying to conceive a child with your partner. For specifics, and to learn more, watch this medical-minded video guide from the folks at Mahalo.
In this video tutorial for soon-to-be expectants, you'll hear one doctor's advice on how to keep track of your fertility cycle when trying to conceive a child with your partner. For specifics, and to learn more, watch this medical-minded video guide from the folks at Mahalo.
The horizontal mattress suture allows the doctor or nurse performing them to minimize the tension being applied to a patient's wound by the stitch, which facilitates healing. This video features a doctor demonstrating how to perform such a suture on a pig's leg, teaching you one of the techniques that will help make you a more successful medical professional.
If you've never tried an artichoke, you're missing out on something great! These green little dome-like veggies are low in saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and are used for a variety of reasons including medical. So in this tutorial, you're going to find out how to make delicious stuffed artichokes for you and your loved ones. So check it out, good luck, and enjoy!
This medical how-to video demonstrates how to put on sterile gloves using aseptic techniques. Follow along and learn how to keep you and your patient free of germs. Watch and see how easy it is to putt on sterile gloves.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to choose and put on sterile gloves. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to read the directions on the packaging for donning sterile gloves. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
This first aid how-to video demonstrates how to perform a splinting procedure. Follow along and learn how to splint the wrist and forearm in case of an emergency. A splint can be placed in many different positions and aids in stabilizing injuries. Note that this splinting procedure is intended for medical professionals.
A medical pacemaker regulates ones heartbeat, but the DJ pacemaker regulates the music's beat, plus a whole lot more. This tutorial teaches you how use the pacemaker to change the pitch and tempo of a track. The pacemaker is one of the best inventions for the DJ/ music industry has ever made. Find out how you can change the tempo of your music with the pacemaker in this how to video.
If you get a minor burn instead of going to the pharmacy you might want to go into the kitchen. In this how to video Chef Paul explains home remedies for minor burns. Watch and learn how sour cream and aloe vera helps the a minor burn heal. If in doubt, always seek professional medical care.
Sometimes it is necessary to insert a catheter into a cow to obtain a urine sample. Catheterization can be a tricky process, but urine samples are a helpful diagnostic tool for many veterinarians to detect illness and other medical problems in cattle, as well as other animals. Learn how to insert a catheter into a cow to collect a urine sample by watching this video veterinary tutorial.
Urine can be simply obtained from a cow by stroking the escutcheon, instead of laborious catheterization. The urine sample can be a useful diagnostic tool for veterinarians to run a number of medical tests. Learn how to collect a urine sample for a cow by watching this video veterinary tutorial.
Knowledge of first aid procedures can help save lives. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest and/or respiratory arrest. Watch this first aid video tutorial to learn how to do CPR to an adult casualty.
This U.S. Army video demonstrates how to administer an IV infusion outside of a medical facility.
