Definition of Spinal Cord Injury: A spinal cord injury (SCI) is the damage to the spinal cord that causes changes in its function, either temporary or permanent. In this article I have presented nursing intervention or management of spinal cord injury. Nursing Intervention of Spinal Cord Injury: Promoting adequate breathing and airway clearances- Measure the […]
Definition of Spinal Cord Injury: A spinal cord injury is the damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of f 1 the spinal canal often causes permanent changes in strength. Sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury. Causes of Spinal Cord Injury: 1. Motor vehicle
Definition of Renal Failure: Renal failure may be defined as failure to renal excretion leading to retention of nitrogenous waste products of metabolism including creatinine & urea. Kidney failure, also known as renal failure or renal insufficiency, is a medical condition of impaired kidney function in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter metabolic wastes
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Definition of Renal Failure: Renal failure may be defined as failure to renal excretion leading to retention of nitrogenous waste products of metabolism including creatinine & urea. Types of Renal Failure: Kidney failure can be divided into two categories: 1. Acute kidney injury/acute renal failure: Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure (ARF),
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Definition of Chest Trauma: A chest trauma or injury is any form of physical injury to the chest including the ribs, heart and lungs. Chest injuries account for 25% of all deaths from traumatic injury. Typically chest injuries are caused by blunt mechanisms such as motor vehicle collisions or penetrating mechanisms such as stabbings. Nursing
Definition of Trauma: Trauma is any injury that has the potential to cause prolonged disability or death. There are many causes of major trauma, blunt and penetrating, including falls, motor vehicle collisions, and gunshot wounds. Depending on the severity of injury, quick management and transport to an appropriate medical facility (called a trauma center) may
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Definition of End of Life Care: This type of care may be defined as the 30 Multidimensional and multidisciplinary physical, emotional, and spiritual care of the patient with terminal illness, including support of family and caregivers.” In medicine, nursing and the allied health professions, end-of-life care refers to health care, not only of patients in
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How to Switch to Nursing As a Second Career? For many, the possibility of transitioning from their current career to become a nurse is exciting. The nursing profession offers stability and high job satisfaction while presenting an opportunity to help people in need. Whether you’re looking for new challenges or a more meaningful career, there
How to Become a Mental Health Nurse? If you are looking to pursue a career in healthcare that will have an immediate and lasting impact on people’s lives, then mental health nursing could be the perfect profession for you. With society increasingly putting more attention and focus on mental health treatment, there is no better
5 Time Management Tips for Nurses to Know Nurses work in fast-paced and demanding environments, and time management is essential. They have to provide care, communicate with colleagues, and manage administrative tasks. Effective time management allows nurses to optimize their productivity. They can reduce stress and meet their patients’ needs. Here are a few time
