International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2016)
Published
Table of contents
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A Study to Assess the Self Concept among Adolescents
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the self concept among adolescents. The objectives of the study were; to assess the self concept among adolescent population using self concept inventory and find the association between the self concepts with selected demographic variable. Non-experimental quantitative approach was used and research design adopted for the study is descriptive survey design. The study was carried out in Ward 34 of Thrikkakara municipality. A …
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Use of Inotropes in Critical Care
Abstract: Inotropes are a social occasion of pharmaceuticals that modify the contractility of the heart. Positive inotropes invigorate the heart's compressions, so it can pump more blood with fewer heartbeats. This solution is for the most part given to patients with congestive heart disillusionment or cardiomyopathy. These pharmaceuticals may similarly be given to patients who have had a late heart ambush. Now and again, inotropes are given to patients whose hearts …
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Immunosuppressant Drugs and Their Side Effects
Abstract: Immunosuppressive medications or immunosuppressive specialists or antirejection prescriptions are medications that restrain or avoid movement of the insusceptible framework. They are utilized as a part of immunosuppressive treatment to: Keep the dismissal of transplanted organs and tissues (e.g., bone marrow, heart, kidney, liver) Treat immune system infections or ailments that are no doubt of immune system root (e.g., rheumatoid joint inflammation, different sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis, vitiligo, systemic lupus erythematosus, …
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Are nurses aware regarding danger signs of labour? A cross- sectional screening in a tertiary care centre in north India”
Abstract: : Awareness of danger signs during labour is one of the essential aspects of maternal well being that enhances early diagnosis and treatment as it augments reduction in maternal and infant mortality. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding danger signs of labour among the nurses and to find out the association between the selected demographic variables and their knowledge score. A cross sectional descriptive research …
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Newer Methods of Cardiac Output Monitoring
Abstract: Vertebrate circulatory frameworks comprise of blood, which transports materials to and from cells by means of veins, and a heart to pump the blood. One vital part of the circulatory framework is to give oxygen to cells. When in doubt, little creatures have a higher rate of oxygen utilization per unit body mass than expansive creatures. In this manner, the heart of a little creature must supply oxygen at a …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 5–10 Read article