October 2020

ENEMA ADMINISTRATION   Enema administration is a technique that helps to expel waste from the rectum. It is a liquid treatment most commonly used to relieve severe constipation. This article was prepared to describe the enema administration and reviews the meaning of enema, types of enema, use of enema, its potential risk, and in addition also some of the potential benefits and health concerns of enema administration. ENEMA Enema is rectal injections of fluid

What is Dementia? Dementia is a syndrome usually of a chronic or progressive nature - in which there is a failure in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from normal aging. It is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), it is not a specific disease but it is rather a general term for the impaired

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO STARTING INSULIN TREATMENT: This section provides a practical guide to starting insulin, from choosing the most appropriate course of treatment to managing supplies of medication and equipment. GUIDELINES: Taking insulin helps you manage your blood sugar levels. Everybody with type 1 and some people with type 2 diabetes needs to inject insulin to help manage their blood sugar levels. You take insulin by injecting it using a pen,

WHAT IS TRACHEOSTOMY? TRACHEOSTOMY is a surgical opening in the anterior wall of the trachea to facilitate breathing. The tube enables airflow to enter the trachea and lungs directly, thus bypassing the pharynx and larynx. Depending on the person’s condition, the tracheostomy may be temporary or permanent. TYPES OF TRACHEOSTOMY TUBES: 1. SINGLE LUMEN TUBES It maximizes the inner lumen of the tracheostomy tube decreasing airway resistance. Disadvantages - Short term use 2. DOUBLE LUMEN TUBE It

Pain management, pain medicine,  and pain control is a branch of medicine that uses an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. The typical pain management team includes medical practitioners, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, nurses, dentists. The team may also include other mental health specialists and massage therapists.   Defining pain In the nursing profession, one common definition

Definition of Skin Ulcers: Skin Ulcers are an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane which fails to heal. Ulcers range from small, painful sores in the mouth to bedsores and serious lesions of the stomach or intestine. Types of Skin Ulcers: Pressure Ulcer is caused by continuous pressure or friction on the skin. These skin ulcers often

Managing your blood pressure is easy. Let's go and learn more.   What is blood pressure?   Blood pressure is the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels. Most of this blood pressure results from the heart pumping blood through the circulatory system. When used without qualification, the term blood pressure refers to the pressure in the large arteries.   What do the numbers mean? Everyone would like to have healthy blood pressure. When your

Definitions of Diabetic Foot and Toenail Care Diabetic Foot Care is a daily inspection, cleaning, and thorough drying of the feet of a diabetic to prevent complications. Toenail care is a Safely trim your toenails yourself, doing so properly will help you avoid getting an ulcer or footsore. Guidelines for Diabetic Foot and Toenail Care: Inspect your feet daily. Check for cuts, blisters, redness, and swelling or nail problems. Use a magnifying

What is ASD? Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. ASD starts early in childhood and stays until adulthood can impact the social skills, communication, relationship, self-regulation, social interaction, and behavior of the person. There's no way to prevent ASD, but there are treatment options. Early diagnosis and intervention are most helpful and can improve behavior,

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar or also called glucose and released into your bloodstream and when your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Types of Diabetes