International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2017)
Published
Table of contents
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ALTERATION IN BLOOD OXYGEN LEVEL DUE TO BAG AND TUBE VENTILATION BEFORE SUCTIONING AMONG PATIENTS ON MECHANICAL VENTILATOR
Abstract: Patient on ventilator suffer from gag reflex and hyper ventilation during suctioning. Hyper oxygenation before and after suctioning should be performed to decrease the occurrence of arterial desaturation with suctioning. Hypoxemia can be minimized by preoxygenating the patient with 100% oxygen prior to suctioning and between each pass of the suction catheter. This is mainly done by pushing 100% oxygen with bag device. The duration of each suction pass should …
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Obesity a Silent Killer
Abstract: Children are inheritance from God. If their health is affected in childhood, they would not be healthy in future. School age children are more graceful than others. Both boys and girls begin to increase in their size in this age. India is fortunate to be among the youngest countries, today as over 20% of our population is between the ages 10 and 19. (Public health and preventive medicine) For today’s …
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Steven johnson Syndrome
Abstract: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex–mediated hypersensitivity complex that typically involves the skin and the mucous membranes. While minor presentations may occur, significant involvement of oral, nasal, eye, vaginal, urethral, gastrointestinal, and lower respiratory tract mucous membranes may develop during the illness. GI and respiratory involvement may progress to necrosis. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a serious systemic disorder with the potential for severe morbidity and even death.
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Cardiovascular Disease is the Most Common Cause of Diabetes Mellitus, But Massage Therapy is Very Effective for Patients Who Are Suffering From Cardiovascular Disease With Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: The cardiovascular system is a part of the larger circulatory system, which circulates blood throughout the body. When circulation of capillaries deliver oxygen and nutrients in obstructive manner, then pressure of arteries increase and it convert into high blood pressure. Patients having both hypertension and diabetes, which is a common combination, their risk for cardiovascular disease doubles. There are many benefits of massage therapy for people with diabetes and heart …
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Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization at Selected Hospital, Coimbatore
Abstract: The study to assess the effect of Music therapy on anxiety among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization at selected hospital, Coimbatore was carried out using a preexperimental, non-equivalent posttest only control group design. By using purposive sampling technique 60 samples were selected, and 30 were assigned to the experimental group and control group respectively. A non-lyrical, veena based instrumental music composed in the raga Hamsadvani and Dwijavanti was administered to the …
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Obesity, Prevention and Early Intervention
Abstract: Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat have accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health Complications. Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat and body water. Both terms mean that a person’s weight is …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–10 Read article