Panashe Nursing Agency, First Aid Courses

Panashe Nursing Agency, First Aid Courses Panashe Nursing Agency (PNA) is an Australian owned Nursing Recruitment Agency based in Melbourne. Visit: www.panashenursingagency.com
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PNA provides staffing solutions to health facilities, NDIS participants, DVA, HCP, Bupa, and individuals. PNA provides staffing solutions to healthcare facilities, NDIS participants and individuals. Visit: www.panashenursingagency.com
PNA provides Training and Assessment in First Aid & CPR on behalf of Allens Training RTO 90909. For training visit: https://panashenursingagency.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol

25/07/2026

Insertion Procedure (Adult)
Perform hand hygiene and wear appropriate PPE.
Assess responsiveness and confirm there is no gag reflex.
Open the airway using the head tilt–chin lift (or jaw thrust if cervical spine injury is suspected).
Remove any visible foreign material and suction secretions if necessary.
Select the correct airway size.
Hold the airway with the tip pointing toward the roof of the mouth (upside down).
Insert until the tip reaches the soft palate.
Rotate the airway 180 degrees as it advances into the pharynx.
Advance until the fl**ge rests against the lips.
Reassess airway patency and ensure effective ventilation.

Alternative technique: In children and infants, insert using a tongue depressor without rotating the airway to reduce the risk of trauma.

25/07/2026

NG Tube Insertion Procedure
Perform hand hygiene and apply PPE.
Confirm patient identity and explain the procedure.
Position the patient upright (30–90° if tolerated).
Assess both nostrils and choose the clearer side.
Measure the tube using the NEX method.
Lubricate the first 10–15 cm with water-soluble lubricant.
Gently insert the tube through the nostril.
Advance the tube slowly toward the nasopharynx.
Ask the patient to swallow small sips of water (if safe) while advancing the tube.
Continue until the marked length reaches the nostril.
Secure the tube temporarily.
Confirm placement using the recommended method.
Secure the tube properly once placement is confirmed.
Confirming Tube Placement

Before using the tube:

Aspirate gastric contents where possible.
Test the aspirate using pH indicator strips according to local policy.
Obtain an X-ray when required (for example, if aspirate cannot be obtained or when confirmation is indicated by local protocols).
Do not rely on auscultating air ("whoosh test") to confirm placement.
Enteral Tube Feeding Procedure
Before Feeding
Verify the feeding prescription.
Confirm tube placement.
Perform hand hygiene.
Check the expiry date of the formula.
Position the patient at 30–45° or higher.
Flush the tube with prescribed water before feeding.
Administer Feeding

Continuous feeding:

Connect the giving set to the feeding pump.
Program the prescribed rate.
Commence feeding.
Observe the patient closely.

Bolus feeding:

Attach an enteral syringe.
Administer the prescribed feed slowly by gravity or gentle syringe technique according to local policy.
Avoid forcing the feed.
After Feeding
Flush the tube with the prescribed amount of water.
Keep the patient upright for at least 30–60 minutes (or according to local policy).
Dispose of equipment appropriately.
Document the feed given.

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25/07/2026

Donning (Putting On) and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

**Perform hand hygiene
Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
1.Put on the gown
Fully cover the torso from neck to knees and arms to wrists.
Fasten securely at the neck and waist.
2.Put on the mask or respirator
Surgical mask: Secure ties or ear loops and mold the nose piece.
P2/N95 respirator: Perform a seal check after fitting.
3.Put on eye protection
Wear goggles or a face shield to protect your eyes.
4.Put on gloves
Extend the gloves over the gown cuffs so no skin is exposed.

Doffing (Removing) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

1.Remove gloves
Grasp the outside of one glove at the wrist.
Peel it off inside out.
Hold the removed glove in the gloved hand.
Slide fingers under the remaining glove and peel it off over the first glove.
Dispose of appropriately.
2.Perform hand hygiene
3.Remove the gown
Unfasten the ties.
Pull the gown away from the body without touching the outside.
Turn it inside out while removing.
Roll it into a bundle and dispose of it safely.
4.Perform hand hygiene
5.Remove eye protection
Handle only by the headband or earpieces.
Clean reusable eye protection according to workplace policy or dispose of single-use items.
6.Remove the mask or respirator
Remove by the straps or ear loops only.
Do not touch the front of the mask.
Dispose of it appropriately.
6.Perform hand hygiene
This is the final and essential step after all PPE has been removed.

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24/07/2026

Donning (Putting On) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

**Perform hand hygiene
Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
1.Put on the gown
Fully cover the torso from neck to knees and arms to wrists.
Fasten securely at the neck and waist.
2.Put on the mask or respirator
Surgical mask: Secure ties or ear loops and mold the nose piece.
P2/N95 respirator: Perform a seal check after fitting.
3.Put on eye protection
Wear goggles or a face shield to protect your eyes.
4.Put on gloves
Extend the gloves over the gown cuffs so no skin is exposed.

Doffing (Removing) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

1.Remove gloves
Grasp the outside of one glove at the wrist.
Peel it off inside out.
Hold the removed glove in the gloved hand.
Slide fingers under the remaining glove and peel it off over the first glove.
Dispose of appropriately.
2.Perform hand hygiene
3.Remove the gown
Unfasten the ties.
Pull the gown away from the body without touching the outside.
Turn it inside out while removing.
Roll it into a bundle and dispose of it safely.
4.Perform hand hygiene
5.Remove eye protection
Handle only by the headband or earpieces.
Clean reusable eye protection according to workplace policy or dispose of single-use items.
6.Remove the mask or respirator
Remove by the straps or ear loops only.
Do not touch the front of the mask.
Dispose of it appropriately.
6.Perform hand hygiene
This is the final and essential step after all PPE has been removed.

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16/07/2026

4 Stages of Pressure Sores and Treatments:

Stage 1
Appearance: Intact skin with persistent redness (or discoloration in darker skin tones). The area may be warm, painful, firm, or soft.
Treatment:
Relieve pressure immediately.
Reposition at least every 2 hours.
Keep skin clean and dry.
Use pressure-relieving cushions or mattresses.
Maintain good nutrition and hydration.
Stage 2
Appearance: Partial-thickness skin loss. Looks like a shallow open ulcer, blister, or abrasion with a pink or red wound bed.
Treatment:
Clean with normal saline.
Apply appropriate moist wound dressings (e.g., foam or hydrocolloid dressings).
Protect surrounding skin.
Continue pressure relief and repositioning.
Monitor for signs of infection.
Stage 3
Appearance: Full-thickness skin loss extending into the fatty tissue. Muscle, tendon, and bone are not visible.
Treatment:
Thorough wound assessment.
Remove dead tissue (debridement) if indicated.
Use appropriate dressings to manage wound moisture.
Treat infection if present.
Provide high-protein nutrition and adequate fluids.
Pressure-relieving mattress and specialist wound care.
Stage 4
Appearance: Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, or bone. High risk of serious infection.
Treatment:
Urgent specialist wound care.
Surgical debridement may be required.

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