Nursing

Open and Closed Fractures

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  […]

Open and Closed Fractures2020-01-04T10:33:14+05:30

Description about ABORTION

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’. […]

Description about ABORTION2020-01-04T10:35:08+05:30

Definition and description of GONORRHEA

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 […]

Definition and description of GONORRHEA2020-01-04T10:35:26+05:30

Electro Convulsive therapy Electro Convulsive therapy

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 […]

Electro Convulsive therapy Electro Convulsive therapy2020-01-04T10:36:46+05:30

Define Meniere’s disease & its etiology, clinical features & management.

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 […]

Define Meniere’s disease & its etiology, clinical features & management.2020-01-04T10:43:12+05:30

Discuss about culture media

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 […]

Discuss about culture media2020-01-04T10:43:19+05:30

What is hydrocephalus

Definition • It is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This causes improved intracranial pressure inside the skull and may cause progressive enlargement of the head if it occurs in childhood, potentially causing convulsion, and mental disability. It was once […]

What is hydrocephalus2020-02-13T05:27:22+05:30

Discussion about sterilization

A widely used method for heat sterilization sometimes called a steam sterilizer. Autoclaves use steam heated to 121-134 °C under pressure. To achieve sterility, the article is heated in a chamber by inject steam until the article reaches a time and temperature set point. The article is then held at […]

Discussion about sterilization2020-02-13T05:27:33+05:30

Diabetes Mellitus, Definition, Types, Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment & Management

DESCRIPTION:- DEFINITION: – It is a metabolic disorder characterized by disturbed metabolism of fat, carbohydrates and proteins due to deficiency of insulin is known as diabetes mellitus. TYPES:- It is mainly two types:- 1. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus 2. Non insulin diabetes mellitus 1) INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETE MELLITUS (JUVENILE DIABETES […]

Diabetes Mellitus, Definition, Types, Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment & Management2020-02-13T05:27:40+05:30

Define Otitis Media. Explain its etiology, clinical features & management.

Definition:- Otitis media is an infection of middle ear space, behind the tympanic membrane. It often results in fluid accumulation within the middle ear. Types of otitis media:- there are twp type of otitis media (1) Acute otitis media:- It is short duration condition in which pain is occur. (2) […]

Define Otitis Media. Explain its etiology, clinical features & management.2020-01-04T12:11:15+05:30
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