As a nurse, taking care of yourself is just as important as caring for your patients. Balancing long shifts and emotional demands can be challenging, so self-care is crucial.
Nurse Health and Wellness: Balancing Care for Yourself and Others
Month: January 2025
Getting Ready for Open Hernia Surgery as a Nurse: What You Need to Know
Open hernia surgery is a common procedure to fix hernias. The surgeon makes a small cut near the hernia, pushes the tissue back into place, and secures the area with stitches or a mesh. This helps relieve pain and prevents problems in the future. It’s incredible how this procedure, though routine for us, can make such a significant difference in someone’s life.
Grasping Instrument: Forceps A Comprehensive Overview
Forceps are special tools that look a lot like tweezers, and they’re absolutely essential in any surgery. Surgeons use forceps to grab, hold, and manipulate tissues and other objects during operations. Think of them as the reliable partners that make the intricate work of surgery possible. Whether it’s holding delicate tissues, clamping blood vessels, or assisting in suturing, forceps are indispensable in surgical practice.
