First Aid for Pain
Pain is a protective sensation triggered by activated pain receptors, alerting us to injury or illness. Individual “pain thresholds” vary, so…
First Aid for Blood clots
Blood clots can be life-threatening depending on their location and severity, so first aid focuses on recognizing symptoms early and seeking…
Neurological Assessment
Neurological assessment involves evaluating consciousness, cranial nerves, motor strength, reflexes, and sensation. Nurses use tools like the…
Immediate Postoperative Care in Adults
Immediate postoperative care involves monitoring airway, consciousness, vital signs, pain, and surgical site. Nurses assess for complications,…
Hot Applications: Hot Compress
Hot applications also known as thermotherapy involve applying heat to the body to relieve discomfort, promote healing, and improve…
First Aid for Acid Attack
An acid attack is a medical emergency involving corrosive chemicals that cause rapid tissue damage, intense pain, and potential disfigurement.…
Interpersonal Relationship (IPR) with Patient and Families
Introduction An interpersonal relationship is a social association, connection, or affiliation between two or more people that varies in…
Nasogastric Aspiration in Adults
Introduction Nasogastric (NG) aspiration involves the insertion of a wide-bore NG tube into the stomach to remove gastric contents. It is…
Care of a Patient with Contact Lens
Introduction Contact lens helps in correction of the refractive errors of the eye. Definition A contact lens is a thin, small, round,…
First Aid for Ammonia Inhalation
Ammonia inhalation can be dangerous because it’s a strong, water‐soluble gas that can cause severe irritation or damage to the respiratory…
Pressure Injury Assessment
A pressure injury assessment systematically evaluates a patient’s risk of developing pressure injuries and the status of any existing wounds.…
Assessment of Immune System
Introduction An assessment of the immune system function begins with a health history and physical examination. The history should include the…
Dialysis
Introduction Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment used when the kidneys can no longer effectively filter waste, excess fluids, and toxins…
First Aid for Foreign Objects in Eye
Foreign objects in eye can range from small irritants like dust or an eyelash to more troublesome fragments such as metal shavings or glass.…
Care of Patient Undergoing Neurosurgery
Introduction Neurosurgery involves any surgical procedure performed on the brain, head, skull, and spine. These patients require specialized…
Cystometrogram (CMG)
Introduction Cystometrogram is a part of urodynamic testing used to measure bladder functions. It aids in diagnosing the cause of lower…
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Introduction Orthopedic rehabilitation is a specialized form of therapy aimed at restoring function, mobility, and quality of life for…
First Aid for Cuts and Wounds
First aid for cuts and wounds refers to the immediate care given to an injury that breaks the skin, aiming to stop bleeding, prevent…
Surgical Soak
Introduction A surgical soak is a therapeutic procedure involving the immersion of a body part—typically an arm, leg, or wound site—into a…
Recording and Reporting (Written Report)
Recording and Reporting in good health care administration depends on accurate records and timely reports to ensure continuity of care,…
First Aid for Scorpion Stings
Scorpion stings can range from mildly painful to medically serious, depending on the species and individual response. Most stings are not…
Monitoring and Recording of Intake and Output
Introduction Monitoring and recording intake and output (I&O) is a fundamental nursing responsibility that plays a critical role in…
Preoperative and Postoperative Care of Patient Undergoing Eye Surgery
Introduction Eye surgery is necessary for conditions of the eye when medication and other noninvasive treatment are ineffective. Preoperative…
Throat Painting
Introduction Throat infection can be minimized by saltwater gargling and intake of medication, but sometimes throat painting is needed to…
Foreign Body Removal
Introduction Foreign body removal is a technique used to remove foreign bodies such as rust, speck of dust, an insect or a wood chip from the…
Nasal Packing
Introduction Nasal packing is a critical intervention for controlling epistaxis (nosebleeds), especially when first-line measures like direct…
Ear Packing
Introduction Ear packing is one of the most common procedures performed by an ENT surgeon as a postsurgical procedure for tympanoplasty,…
First Aid for smoke Inhalation
Smoke inhalation happens when someone breathes in the products of combustion heated particles and toxic gases leading to oxygen deprivation,…
First Aid for Chest pain
Chest pain may indicate a range of conditions from heart attack to musculoskeletal strain. Rapid assessment and action are vital, as cardiac…
Pediculosis Treatment
Definition Pediculosis is a parasitic infestation caused by lice (Pediculus humanus capitis, P. h. corporis, or Pthirus pubis) that affects…
Care of Patient with Hearing Aid
Introduction Hearing aids are a miniature amplifier which is designed specially to enhance hearing. Definition Hearing aid is an…
Intraoperative Monitoring
Introduction The intraoperative monitoring phase is the most crucial period of the entire surgical experience of the patient. The expertise…
First Aid for Heat Rash
Heat Rash, also known as Prickly Heat or miliaria, occurs when sweat glands become blocked, leading to irritation and small red bumps on the…