SarahJG

Hello, I am asking this question to the UK nurses as it appears that the procedure is different in the UK and USA. I've never gotten a CSU urine specimen and am on my third yr in training now. I am way too embarrased to tell people about this at work because I know I will be judged. The Royal Marsden does not actually show a picture- but where exactly is the sampling port?? Is it the silicone/rubber area on the white plastic part of the catheter and what do we use to get a sample from it? The Americans seem to use a 25G needle! I would really appreciate your help. Thank you x

Thank you so much :)

Ohh and of course monitor observations closely and document x

So ask the patient if they are alright, how it happened, get assistance, ask the patient if any areas hurt or feel injured and check over for injuries? That's what I was thinking. But I don't want to miss anything and cause further injury! Also I suppose with more vulnerable or less mobile patients you might require a hoist to help them up? And protect their dignity with curtains or otherwise. Does that sound about right?

Hi, I'm a student nurse and was wondering- if you find a patient on the floor (conscious) then what would you do? I know the DRABCDE approach to patients who are not consious but with regards to someone being conscious and needing to check for injuries etc? Thanks!