PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND PRESENTATION IN ICU NURSES OUTLOOK

ICU protocol: How to present a patient. 

Presenting the case like start with:
1.*Neurological status*:patient like Conscious  or sedated(GCS ONLY FOR THE BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS).
*2.CARDIOVASCULAR STATUS*:Inotropic supports,Any anti hypertensive drugs like Norvasc,Lopressor.
*RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:*
1.Ventilator parameters
2.ABG values 
3.If there is any change in ventilator parameters kindly document in the oxygenation paper and do the repeat ABG as per doctors order.
4.*GI SYSTEM *
*Feeding
*If normal diet mention about how many meals patient took.
*Bowel movements and laxatives 
*LFT values (Normal or deranged)
5.*RENAL SYSTEM :**
*Total urine output last 24 hrs.
*Fluid balance.
*Renal parameters for example:Urea,creatinine,sodium and potassium.
6.*HEMATOLOGY:*
*Hb level and coagulation parameters 
*medications like Heparin,Clexane,aspirin and plavix.
*7.INFECTION POINT OF VIEW:*
*Wbc level
*Sepsis marker
*Antibiotics
*febrile or afebrile.
8**.ENDOCRINE SYSTEM:**
*Blood sugar level
Keep the target between 10 -12

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