The following is a hand on care for the critically ill patient, it might be like check list for nurses who want to refresh their knowledge.
Hair:
Hair must be nearly combed, and must prevent from pediculosis.
Eye:
If patient unconscious, and eye kept open it should be closed with eyepad,
Nose:
Ryles Tube care must be given, and adequate hydration and feed must be given. Minimum 200 ml fluid like milk, tender coconut water, rice kanchi should be given ever 3 hour.
Mouth:
Daily mouth care should be give twice for the critical care patient.
ET suctioning:
If endo tracheal tube was in position, frequent through suctioning should be done.
Tracheotomy Care:
If tracheotomy has performed, suctioning and deflation and inflation must be done hourly. Also tracheotomy dressing to be applied.
Chest:
Chest physiotherapy to be done in postural drain manner.
Extremities:
Upper and lower extremities physical exercise should be done.
Pubic:
If catheter inserted, catheter care should be given.
Back:
Hourly positioning should be done to prevent bed sore.
Venflon:
Venflon should be changed every alternative days also if builder occur immediately it should be changed.
Blood Investigation:
Blood sugar,
Serum Electrolytes,
Liver function test
And other needed test to be done.
XRay
Chest X-ray to be taken to rule out pulmonary infections.
Drugs
Drugs should be given in correct time.