OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

VALENZUELA CITY

THE NURSING BAG

( FOR NURSES AND MIDWIVES )

Contents and arrangements of the bag

I. Front of the bag left to right

a. Oral thermometer
b. Rectal thermometer

II. Right rear of the bag

a. 2 Test tubes (medium)
b. Test tube holder
c. Medicine dropper
d. Penlight

III. Left rear of the bag

a. Medicine glass
b. Baby’s scale or spring balance
c. Bandage scissors (7 inches)
d. Tourniquet

IV. Back of the bag (left – right)

a. Alcohol 70%
b. Acetic acid 5%
c. Aromatic spirit of ammonia
d. Liquid soap & cotton in sterile water for cleaning the thermometers
e. Benedict’s solution
f. Betadine solution
g. Hydrogen peroxide
h. Ophthamic ointment (antibiotic) 1 tube
i. Disinfectant solution (Chlorox, Cidex or Zephiran)

V. Center of the bag

a. Kelly forceps (curve & straight size 7”)
b. Sterile dressings (O.S., C.B.)
c. Roller bandage
d. Cotton applicator
e. Tape measure
f. Syringe (5 ml., 2 ml., 1 tubercullin)
g. Hypodermic needles (G 19, 22, 23, 25, 26)
h. Alcohol lamp
i. Tongue depressor
j. Surgical (Mayo) scissors
k. Adhesive plaster
l. Sterile cold tie or cord clamp (3 pieces)
 VI. Top pile center of the bag
a. Hand towel in a plastic bag
b. Soap in a soap dish
c. Apron
d. Paper lining
e. Paper waste bag in the pocket of the bag
f. Plastic/ linen lining
g. Surgical gloves (1 pair)

● Blood pressure apparatus & stethoscope are carried separately.

Additional contents for HOME DELIVERY:

a. Surgical gloves (5 pairs)
b. Rubber suction
c. Cord clamp (3 pieces)
d. Kidney basin (2 pieces)
e. Foley catheter ( Fr. 8, 16)
f. Nasogastric tube (Fr. 5, 8)
g. Instrument tray
h. Instruments
 Needle holder
 Kelly forceps (7”), Curve & Straight)
 Tissue forceps with teeth
 Mayo scissors
i. Surgical needle (round and cutting)
j. Chronic 2.0 or 3.0
k. Medicicnes:
 Lidocaine anesthetic
 Oxytocin (methergin)
 Vit. K injection
 KY jelly
l. Hot water bag (optional)
m. Ice bag (optional)
n. Breast pump (optional)
o. Nail cutter