Understanding Pulsus Paradoxus
Pulsus paradoxus is a clinical sign characterized by an exaggerated decrease in systolic blood pressure during inspiration—specifically, a…
Mechanical Ventilation & Care of Patient with Mechanical Ventilator
Mechanical Ventilation: Patients who are critically ill and need oxygen support are usually attached to mechanical ventilator. That’s why,…
First Aid for a Broken Bone
Broken bones, or fractures, are common injuries amongst children and adults. A fracture occurs when excessive force is applied to a bone…
Calculating Cerebral Perfusion Pressure: Explained
What is cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)? Cerebral Perfusion Pressure is the pressure required to move sufficient amounts of blood to…
Positioning and Restraining Children for Procedures
Positioning and restraining children during medical procedures is essential for safety, accuracy, and emotional comfort. The goal is to…
How to do Suturing: Explained
Suturing is a crucial skill for any medical professional, particularly surgeons. The process of suturing involves stitching up wounds or…
Skin Allergy Test
Introduction A skin allergy test is a diagnostic procedure used to identify substances (allergens) that trigger allergic reactions. It’s…
Emergency Management of Patient with Medical and Traumatic Injury
Introduction Emergency management of a patient with multiple trauma is complex and takes place in several stages requiring a great deal of…
Cardiac Monitoring
Cardiac monitoring tracks heart rhythm, rate, and electrical activity to detect abnormalities and guide safe, timely clinical interventions.…
Geriatric counselling
Introduction Geriatric counselling is a specialized psychotherapeutic approach tailored to the unique emotional, cognitive, and social needs…
First Aid for Rope Burn
A rope burn is a type of friction burn caused by rapid or repeated movement of coarse rope against the skin, abrading the epidermis and…
First Aid for Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Rash
Contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac exposes skin to urushiol oil, triggering an itchy, blistering allergic reaction. Prompt first aid can…
Assisting with Postoperative exercises
Definition Postoperative exercises are designed to help patients recover from surgery as quickly as possible and to prevent possible…
First Aid for Electrical Injuries
Electrical injuries range from mild shocks to life-threatening burns and cardiac arrhythmias. Damage depends on voltage, current type, path…
First Aid for Diabetic Emergencies
A diabetic emergencies occurs when blood sugar levels become dangerously low (hypoglycemia) or high (hyperglycemia), impairing brain and organ…
Obstetrics Medications: Drugs commonly used
In obstetrics medications are used to support pregnancy, manage labor, and treat complications. Introduction to Obstetrics Medications A…
Medicated Bath
Introduction A medicated bath is a therapeutic bathing technique where specific medicinal agents are added to water to treat various skin…
First Aid for Thermal Contact Burns
Thermal contact burns occur when skin touches a hot surface like a pan, iron, or heated metal. These burns can range from mild to severe, and…
First Aid for Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding (hemorrhage within body cavities or tissues) is life-threatening because blood loss and pressure drop impair oxygen delivery…
First aid for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage of a pulmonary artery by a blood clot, most often originating from the deep veins of the legs. Emboli…
Counseling the Patient and Family in Dealing with Grieving and Bereavement
Introduction Counseling the Patient and Family in Dealing with Grieving and Bereavement: Disaster-related trauma is similar to other types of…
Application of Antiembolism Stockings (TED-Stockings)
Introduction Antiembolism stockings [also known as “thromboembolic- deterrent” (TED) hose] are made of a stretchy, elastic-like…
Care of Drains
DefinitionDrains are tubes placed near surgical incisions in a postoperative patient, to remove pus or other fluid, and thus preventing it…
First Aid for Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition characterized by psychotic symptoms hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and…
Preoperative Care in Adults
Introduction Preoperative care in adults is a critical phase in the surgical journey that ensures patients are physically, emotionally, and…
Administration of Cardiac Medications
Introduction Cardiac medications are lifesaving drugs, to maintain daily health and tackle life-threatening conditions. Nurses play a major…
First Aid for Puncture Wounds
A puncture wounds occurs when a sharp object pierces the skin and enters the underlying tissues. These wounds often bleed minimally but can be…
Transfer of Patients
Introduction Patients are required to transfer to new patient care units and new agencies to receive different forms and levels of therapy and…
Pain Assessment in Adults
Definition Pain assessment in adults is a multidimensional process that evaluates the intensity, quality, location, and impact of pain on…
Comprehensive Health Assessment
Introduction A comprehensive health assessment is a detailed and holistic evaluation of a patient’s overall health status. It involves…
First Aid for Dislocations
A dislocation occurs when the bones in a joint are forced out of their normal position, causing pain, deformity, and loss of function. Prompt…
First Aid for Hypotension
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, means that blood isn’t being pumped around the body at a normal rate. While many people with hypotension…
First Aid for a Migraine Headache
Migraine headache is a recurrent neurological disorder with symptoms like throbbing pain, nausea, aura, and sensitivity to light or sound.…