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Newborn Admission procedure
Definition Newborn admission to a hospital or neonatal unit is a structured process that ensures the infant receives timely, safe, and…
Removal of Sutures in Neonates
Definition The removal of sutures in neonates refers to the careful extraction of surgical stitches used to close wounds or incisions in…
Oxygen Therapy in Pediatrics
Oxygen therapy is the administration of the oxygen for treatment of the conditions resulting from oxygen deficiency. Purposes Indications for…
Beta- adrenoceptor Antagonists ( β – Blockers)
Beta- adrenoceptor Antagonists ( β – Blockers) Mechanism of Action: Block activation of β- adrenoceptors (predominantly mediated…
Adenosine
Adenosine Mechanism of Action: Antiarrhythmic: Slows impulse formation in SA node and conduction time through AV node. Interrupts the re-entry…
A-Adrenoceptor Antagonists (Blockers)
Name of the A-Adrenoceptor Antagonists (Blockers) Drugs Mechanism of Action: These drugs block the effect of sympathetic nerves on blood…
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) is a class of anticoagulants with predictable pharmacokinetics and high bioavailability, used to prevent…
Eye Care in Neonates
Definition Neonatal eye care refers to the specialized medical attention and preventive measures taken to ensure the healthy development of a…
Health history Taking in Newborns
Introduction The health history provides the nurse with an overall picture of what the child has experienced, highlighting the areas of…
Newborn history taking Format
Newborn history taking format tailored for clinical and teaching use. It emphasizes maternal, perinatal, and neonatal factors that influence…
Cleaning and sterilization of feeding articles
Cleaning and sterilization of feeding articles is crucial for maintaining hygiene and preventing infections, especially for infants.…
Cleaning and sterilization of feeding articles
Definition Breast self-examination is a procedure in which women examine their own breast and underarm (axilla) areas of the body physically…
Assessment of Patients with Cancer
Introduction The cancer assessment helps in identifying the normal functioning and extension of the disease pathology. Clinical clues of…
Nuclear Medicine
Introduction Nuclear medicine imaging is a method of producing images by detecting radiation from different parts of the body after a…
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…
Lumbar Drain Procedure
The lumbar drain procedure involves placing a catheter in the lower spine to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is used to manage…
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…
Chemotherapeutic Drugs -Topoisomerase II inhibitors (podophyllotoxins)
Name of the Topoisomerase II inhibitors (podophyllotoxins) Drugs 1.Etoposide…
Immunotherapy
Introduction Immunotherapy or biological therapy is the treatment of a disease by activating or suppressing the immune system. Definition…
Atelectasis
Atelectasis is a medical term referring to the partial or complete collapse of the lung or a section (lobe) of the lung. It is a common, often…
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…
Haemorrhoidectomy
Introduction A haemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove hemorrhoids, which are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum…
Testicular Self-Examination
Definition Testicular self-examination is a procedure in which men examine their own testes physically (feel) and visually (look) to identify…
Atrial Arrhythmias
Introduction Atrial arrhythmias are a group of abnormal heart rhythms that originate from the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. These…
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…
Atrial Septal Aneurysm
Introduction An atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is a rare cardiac abnormality characterized by a localized outpouching or bulging of the…
Cholinergic Agonists (Parasympathomimetic)-Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
Name of the Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors Drugs Edrophonium Availability: (edrophonium chloride) 10 mg/mL is available in multidose vials of…