LIST OF NURSING PROCEDURES SUPPORTED BY NINKATEC NURSING TEAM
WOUND CARE
Wound is an injury to the skin that “breaks” the barrier to the environment. The skin protects the internal organs of the body from the environment. Normally the skin heals quickly on its own. Wounds that don’t heal easily are called chronic wounds and they require special care and management for healing.
Chronic wounds can result from:
Ninkatec’s team of clinicians can assist via the following ways:
NASOGASTRIC TUBE
Nasogastric tube, more commonly known as feeding tube, is a tube that passes through the nose and into the stomach. Nasogastric tube feeding is typically used for individuals who:
The type of tube, how frequent it needs to be changed, type and amount of liquid formula, feeding intervals will be decided by the doctor and dietitian, depending on an individual’s needs.
Ninkatec’s team of clinicians can assist via the following ways:
URINARY CATHETER
Indwelling urinary catheter, or IDC in short, more commonly known as urine tube is a thin, hollow, flexible tube designed to drain urine from the bladder. Catheter is kept in place by a small balloon at its tip filled with sterile water, preventing it from falling out. It is inserted into the bladder through urethra – small opening above the vagina in women and runs through the length of penis in men.
IDCs are typically used in patients before or after surgery, because of an injury, for instilling medication into bladder and occasionally for managing urinary leakage if this cannot be managed in another way.
Ninkatec’s team of clinicians can assist via the following ways:
If you are caring for a patient with IDC at home, check out our Urinary Catheter Care Guide for caregivers for hygiene practice tips, precautions and when to call for medical help.
STOMA CARE
An ostomy refers to a surgically created opening in the body, for discharge of body waste. Common types of ostomies are Colostomy (opening from large intestine) and Ileostomy (opening from small intestine).
Ninkatec’s team of clinicians can assist via the following ways:
INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPY
Home IV therapy is generally safe and effective way to receive medication, nutrition and fluid at home. Patients receiving IV therapy have fluids and/or medications administered through a needle or tube that goes directly into the vein. Route of administration could be done via inserting a cannula or via central lines (port-a-cath or peripherally inserted central catheter) which some patients might be discharged with previously.
Ninkatec’s team of clinicians can assist via the following ways: