Nursing

DEFINITION– Ante partum hemorrhage is defined as bleeding from the genital tract after 28th week of pregnancy and before the birth of the baby. TYPES OF ANTEPARTUM HEMORRHAGE- 1] PLACENTAL BLEEDING  Placenta previa  Abruptio placentae 2] EXTRA PLACENTAL BLEEDING  Due to local cervicovaginal lesions CAUSES-  Causes are not found of this […]

DEFINITION– An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that grows in a location other than the lining of the uterus. Most ectopic pregnancies (95%) occur within a fallopian tube. Rare locations include on the cervix, in the abdomen, or on an ovary. An ectopic pregnancy cannot survive because only the uterus can support the growth of […]

INTRODUCTION: The orbit is the bony cavity that contains the eyeball, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels, as well as the structures that produce and drain tears. Each orbit is a pear-shaped structure that is formed by several bones. STRUCTURE • Anterior chamber- The region of the eye between the cornea and the lens that contains […]

DEFINITION: A surgically planned incision on the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall during the second stage of labour is called episiotomty (perineotomy). It is performed under local anesthetic and is sutured closed after delivery. OBJECTIVES: • To enlarge the vaginal introitus so as to facilitate easy and safe delivery of the fetus. • To […]

DEFINITION-A break in the continuity of the bone. CAUSES: – Direct blow or forces -Crushing forces -Severe injuries/twisting motions -Extreme muscle contraction TYPES: • Complete fracture • Incomplete fracture • Communited fracture • Open fracture • Closed fracture SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:  Pain  Loss of function  Deformity  Shortening of extremity  Crepitus […]

Definition- Abortion is the process of partial or complete separation of the products of conception from the uterine wall with or without partial or complete expulsion from the uterine cavity before the age of viability [28 weeks]. It is also sometimes known as a ‘termination’ or a ‘termination of pregnancy’. Types:- There are two types […]

Gonorrhea is an infection that is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The usual symptoms in men are a burning sensation with urination and discharge from the penis. Women have no symptoms about half the time or have vaginal discharge and pelvic pain. In both men and women, if gonorrhea is left untreated, it may […]

Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, is a safe and effective treatment that may reduce symptoms related to depression or mental illness. During ECT, certain parts of the brain are stimulated using small electric currents. ECT seems to cause changes to the chemistry of the brain. It is most often used only when other treatments provide little […]

Definition:- It is caused by dilation or swelling of endolymphatic sac, affecting the drainage of endolymph or other tissue in vestibular system of inner ear. An abnormal inner ear fluid balance . Etiology:- There are many etiological factors that cause of this disease • Idiopathic • Any type of allergy • Any head injury • […]

Definition ; it is an synthesis method to grow the bacteria from infect material like blood sputum ROUTINE LABORATORY MEDIA (1) Basal media, (2) Enriched media, (3) Selective media, (4) Indicator media, (5) Transport media, (6) Storage media. 1. BASAL MEDIA Basal media are those that may be used for growth of bacteria that do […]