Oral Hygiene in Neonates
Definition Oral hygiene for neonates refers to the care and maintenance of a newborn’s oral cavity to prevent infections, support…
Ureterostomy Care in Neonates
Definition A ureterostomy is a surgical procedure where urine bypasses the bladder and exits through a stoma (opening) on the abdomen. It is…
Bathing in Neonates
Introduction Bathing a neonate is a fundamental nursing skill, crucial for promoting hygiene, comfort, and bonding between the infant and…
Benefits of Good Hygiene in Neonates
Hygiene is one of the fundamental requirements of any child in any educational establishment, at home, or in hospital. The skin has many…
Exchange Blood Transfusion in Neonates
Definition An exchange blood transfusion is a medical treatment in which aphaeresis is used to remove one person’s RBCs or platelets and…
Ear Care in Neonates
Ear care in neonates refers to the hygienic practices and medical attention required to maintain healthy ear function and prevent infections…
Hormonal Therapy
Introduction Hormonal Therapy: Hormones are chemicals secreted from the organs of the body’s endocrine system (the pancreas, and the…
Immunotherapy
Introduction Immunotherapy or biological therapy is the treatment of a disease by activating or suppressing the immune system. Definition…
FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration) Cytology
Introduction FNAC or fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB, FNA, or NAB) is a type of biopsy technique to investigate superficial lumps or…
Testicular Self-Examination
Definition Testicular self-examination is a procedure in which men examine their own testes physically (feel) and visually (look) to identify…
First Aid Treatment for Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelids and covering the eyeball is one of the most common eye conditions affecting…
Reading ECG: Made Simple for Nurses
An electrocardiograph (EKG or ECG) records the electrical signals from a heart and captures them on a computer monitor or…
Surgical incision
A surgical incision is a cut made through the skin and soft tissues of the body to expose an underlying tissue, bone or organ so that a…
Surgical sutures and Staples
Sutures, also known as stitches, are sterile surgical threads used to repair cuts. They are also commonly used to close incisions from…
Preparing patient for Mammography
Definition Mammography is a specialized medical imaging technique that uses low-dose X-rays to examine breast tissue. It is primarily used for…
Care of patient on Mechanical Ventilation
Definition of Mechanical Ventilation Mechanical ventilation or artificial ventilation is the technique through which gas is moved toward and…
Assisting the patient with a Urine Can
Definition Assisting a patient with a urine can is a fundamental nursing skill that promotes dignity, comfort, and independence—especially for…
Documentation and Assisting in Legal Procedures in Emergency Unit
Introduction Documentation is a vital component of safe, ethical, and effective nursing practice regardless of whether it is documented in…
Changing the Central Venous Catheter Tubing
Definition Central venous catheter tubing is changed frequently to ensure minimal risk of infection. The frequency of change…
Bubble CPAP
A bubble CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure therapy) system is a noninvasive ventilation method in which CPAP is delivered to a…
Transcutaneous bilimeter
A transcutaneous bilimeter is a non-invasive device used to estimate bilirubin levels in newborns by measuring the spectral reflectance of…
Noninvasive fetal electrocardiography
Noninvasive fetal electrocardiography monitoring is a technique carried out during antenatal period or labor to measure the fetal heart rate…
Laminar flow hood in Neonates
A laminar flow hood is a carefully enclosed bench designed to prevent the contamination of semiconductor wafers, biological samples, or any…
Sterile Technique of Draping a Trolley
Definition Draping a trolley is a critical step to establish and maintain a sterile field for instruments, supplies, and equipment. This is…
Sterile technique of Draping a patient
Definition The procedure of draping a patient and the surrounding areas with a sterile barrier to create and maintain a sterile…
Checking Height and Weight of a Patient
Definition Checking a patient’s height and weight is a fundamental nursing procedure that provides essential data for medication dosing,…
Positioning the Patient in Bed
Definition Positioning a patient in bed is essential for comfort, safety, and prevention of complications like pressure ulcers, contractures,…
Applying Restraint in Patient
Definition Applying restraint is a last-resort intervention used to protect patients from harming themselves or others when all other…
Body temperature: Assessment of vital signs
Definition Assessing body temperature is a core component of vital signs monitoring it reflects the body’s ability to…
Assisting in oral hygiene for a conscious patient
Definition Assisting a conscious patient with oral hygiene is a key nursing task that promotes comfort, dignity, and infection prevention.…
Performing Oral care for an Unconscious Patient
Definition Performing oral care for an unconscious patient is a critical nursing procedure that helps prevent aspiration, infection, and…
Preparation of Open or Unoccupied Bed
Definition Preparing an open or unoccupied bed is a fundamental nursing procedure designed to ensure comfort, cleanliness, and readiness for a…
Performing Nail and Foot Care
Definition Performing nail and foot care is a vital nursing procedure that promotes hygiene, comfort, circulation, and early detection of…