Trauma Circulation Nurse
Prior to patient arrival
Draws up intubation drugs
Ensures IV trolley available
On patient arrival
Switches timer on
Assists with patient transfer onto bed
Cuts clothes on patients left
Attaches Propaq
Performs initial obs - BP, P, RR, temp, GCS, 02 sats - & informs team
Assists with control of haemorrhage
During
intubation /iv access
Assists with IV lines & fluid infusion
Administers IV drugs
Ongoing care
Continued obs - BP, P, RR, temp, GCS, 02, CO2, MAP - &
informs team
Sets up arterial line monitoring
Continues with administration of IV fluids / drugs
Applies splints / dressings
Notifies documentation nurse of fluids/drugs administered
Prior to transfer
Ensure necessary equipment & fluids available
If patient is going to a ward ensures art. line is removed
Last updated on
28/11/2011 |
Ministry of Health
