Skin Care
Skin care plays a major role in maintaining health and protection of individuals. It thins with age and becomes weak. Older skin may injure…
First Aid for Dental Injury
Dental injuries from knocked-out teeth to soft-tissue lacerations are common and require prompt action to reduce pain, prevent infection, and…
Blood Sampling: How To Draw Blood
Why Nurses Need to Learn How to Draw Blood Obtaining blood samples or Blood Sampling, either via a venous stick or from a central line, is a…
First Aid for Toothache
A toothache is pain in or around a tooth, often signaling decay, infection, or injury. While professional dental treatment is essential, these…
First Aid for Concussion
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body that disrupts normal brain function. Even without…
Use of Flatus Tube
A flatus tube, also known as a rectal tube, is a soft, flexible catheter inserted into the rectum to relieve abdominal distension caused by…
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Monitoring (IABP)
Introduction Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the commonest circulatory assist device that is used in critically ill patients with…
First Aid for Sport Injury
Sports injuries can occur during any physical activity—from a simple fall during play to a more serious ligament, muscle, or bone injury.…
Application of an Eye Patch, Eye Shield, and Pressure Dressing to the Eye
Introduction Application of an eye patch, eye shield, or pressure dressing helps in protecting the eyes of an anesthetized. Purposes…
ENT Surgery: Preparation and Aftercare of Patient
Introduction ENT surgery is necessary as a treatment for conditions that affect the ear, nose, or throat. Post surgery, the process of…
Tonometry
Introduction Tonometry is one of the most common procedures performed by an ophthalmologist to check the pressure of the eyes. Definition…
Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitoring
Introduction Elevated Intracranial Pressure (ICP) most commonly occurs in head injury, hydrocephalus, space-occupying lesion, encephalopathy,…
What is Incontinence Associated Dermatitis(IAD)? How to Manage it
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) is a skin condition characterized by inflammation, redness, and damage to the skin due to prolonged…
Assessment of Musculoskeletal System
Introduction Musculoskeletal system assessment involves collecting. validating, and analyzing the data about the patient’s health. A…
First Aid for Jellyfish Stings
Jellyfish stings can be painful and, in rare cases, dangerous—especially if the sting is from a venomous species like a box jellyfish. Prompt,…
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Introduction Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is a therapeutic-purpose, noninvasive method of electrical stimulation used to reduce…
Assessment of Vital signs: Blood pressure
Definition It includes measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer Purposes Articles 1. A sphygmomanometer comprises: 2. Stethoscope 3.…
Tracheostomy care in Pediatrics
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the trachea to enable the patient to breath. This artificial airway may…
Thoracentesis in Pediatrics
Thoracentesis refers to the puncture by needle through the chest wall into the pleural space for the purpose of removing pleural fluid.…
Play Therapy in Pediatrics
Play Therapy: Play is the universal language of children. It is one of the most important forms of communication and can be an effective…
Surgical dressing in Pediatrics
Surgical dressing is a sterile protective covering, applied to a surgical wound/incision using aseptic techniques with or without medication.…
Eye care in Pediatrics
Pediatric eye care is essential for ensuring healthy vision development and early detection of conditions that could impact learning,…
Body cooling in Pediatrics
Body cooling in pediatrics, also known as therapeutic hypothermia, is a specialized intervention used primarily for newborns with…
Incubator
An incubator is a device used to grow and maintain microbiological cultures or cell cultures. The incubator maintains…
Bathing in Paediatrics
Bathing in pediatrics is more than just hygiene—it’s a chance to assess skin integrity, promote comfort, and support bonding, especially in…
Ear care in Pediatrics
Ear care in Pediatrics requires a gentle, preventive approach to avoid injury and infection. Here’s a concise guide to pediatric ear care…
Oral hygiene in Pediatrics
Maintaining oral hygiene in pediatrics is essential for preventing dental caries, supporting speech development, and promoting overall health.…
Removal of sutures in Pediatrics
Removal of sutures in pediatric patients requires a gentle, reassuring approach and strict attention to infection control. Indications…
Pre and post operative care in Pediatrics
Pre and post operative care in pediatrics requires a child-centered, family-inclusive approach that addresses both physical and emotional…
Casts care in Paediatrics
Cast Application Casts Care: casts are constructed of a hard material (traditionally plaster), which is used to immobilize a bone that has…
Traction care in Pediatrics
Traction is a method of immobilization, which may be used to reduce mobility and to immobilize the fractured part, to align an injured…
Restraints in Pediatrics
Restraints are the measures used to limit the child’s ability to move around freely or reach normal body parts. Types of Restraints…
Umbilical vein catheterization in Neonates
Umbilical vein catheterization is a lifesaving procedure in which a radio-opaque catheter is passed through an umbilical vein of a newborn to…