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Important facts about falls according to WHO Falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Each year an estimated 646 000 die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries. Adults older than 65 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls. 37.3 million Falls that are serious enough to require medical attention occur each year. Prevention

Introduction First aid procedures for foreign-body airway obstruction can save the life of a person if applied correctly and immediately. The first aid procedures are different for adults, children, and infants. Foreign-body airway obstruction may be a life-threatening medical emergency because the brain can only survive a few minutes without oxygen so, knowing what are the first aid procedures could be a huge advantage. Response to a choking person depends on

What is Home Dialysis? It is dialysis done at home, instead of in a dialysis center. Home dialysis is done by the patient and/or care partner. The patient and care partner are trained and supervised by professional nurses to do dialysis treatments on their own.   Some basic requirements for Home Dialysis: Ability to learn and adapt- You must be able and willing to learn how to do home dialysis on your own.

Alzheimer’s disease causes brain cells to die, so the brain works less well over time. This changes how a person acts. Many people who have Alzheimer’s receive daily assistance and care from their family members, partners, or close friends. In this article, we discuss nine tips to help people care for someone with Alzheimer’s. We also cover self-care tips for caregivers and when to seek professional help.   Learn about Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s symptoms

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