Critical Care Nursing

Definition of Hypothyroidism: A Clinical condition characterized by subnormal level of circulating thyroid hormones. It associated with generalized non pitting ordema is called myxocdema. Classification of Hypothyroidism: 1. Primary: Here the abnormality is within thyroid gland, either structural or functional. 2. Secondary: Here the abnormality is in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis resulting in decreased production of […]

Definition of Drug Overdose: A drug overdose happens when someone take too much of a drug, whether it is an illegal substance, and over the counter medication, or a prescription drug. An overdose can lead to serious medical symptoms, including death. A drug overdose is the accidental or intentional use of a drug or medicine

Definition of Disaster: According to WHO, “A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources. Principles of Disaster Management in Bangladesh: Disaster Preparedness and Response: 1.

Disaster in Bangladesh: According to WHO, “A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources. Another expert committee from WHO defines disaster as- “Any occurrence that

Definition of Cushing Syndrome: It is a clinical condition in which free circulating glucocorticoids level is increased. Most common cause is iatrogenic due to prolonged administration of synthetic glucocorticoid such as prednisolone. Classification and Causes of Cushing Syndrome: 1. ACTH dependent: Pituitary adenoma secreting ACTH (e.g. Cushing’s disease), Ectopic ACTH syndrome (e.g. bronchial carcinoid, small

Definition of Burn Patient: According to WHO (world health organization), burn may be defined as “A burn is an injury to the skin or other organic tissue primarily caused by heat or due to radiation, radioactivity, electricity, friction or contact with chemicals. Skin injuries due to ultraviolet radiation, radioactivity, electricity or chemicals, as well as

Medical Management of HIV or AIDS: Medical management of AIDS or HIV focuses on elimination of opportunistic infections. 1. Treatment of opportunistic infections. For Pneumocystis pneumonia, TMP-SMZ is the treatment of choice; for mycobacterium avian complex, azithromycin or clarithromycin are preferred prophylactic agents; for cryptococcal meningitis, the current primary treatment is IV amphotericin B. 2.

Nursing Assessment or Management or Intervention of HIV / AIDS According to Nursing Process: The nursing care of patients with HITV/ADS is challenging because of the potential for any organ system to be the target of infections or cancer. 1. Nursing Assessment: Nursing assessment includes identification of potential risk factors, including a history of risky

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) / AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome): HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, the body’s natural defense system. Without a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White blood cells are an

Risk Factors Responsible for Spreading HIV/AIDS: Anyone who is sexually active risks exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (HIV or AIDS) to some degree. Factors that may increase that risk include: Having unprotected sex: Vaginal or anal penetration by an infected partner who isn’t wearing a latex condom significantly increases the risk of getting an