International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 6, Issue 2 (2020)
Published
Table of contents
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Knowledge on First Aid Regarding Selected Minor Ailments among the Asha Workers
Abstract: First aid management is the temporary and immediate treatment given to a person who is injured and suddenly illby using resources at the time before regular medical help is provided.The ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists)is the major link between the rural people and health services. They provide service at the point of care, often in the patient’s home and at the place of emergencies in the community. Training them in …
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Cat Bite Emergency
Abstract: It is probably hard for cats’ owner to accept that these pet animals can be dangerous when they show canines. Although a cat bite is considered a minor injury, it can also lead to infection, as cats in the mouth have many bacteria that are dangerous to humans. While a domestic cat bite may seem harmless as it is not a street cat, it can also cause health problems. Although …
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Covid-19–A Real Killer or Created Hullabaloo
Abstract: In Current scenario, it seems as the medical science just knows only the NOVEL CORONA VIRUS (nCOv) as the only existing disease or infection on this planet and no other pathology exists. nCoV is a newly discovered strain that has not been known in humans to cause any infection in the past. In last 20 years we have seen the large-scale disease outbreaks which were caused by the zoonotic coronaviruses. …
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Effectiveness of Communication Board on Level of Satisfaction in Communication among Mechanically Ventilated Conscious Patients
Abstract: Communication is a significant concern for such patients who are not able to speak due to intubation. It has been identified that numerous hurdles noted in communication of nurses between caregivers and patients receiving mechanical ventilation, pre-experimental one-group pretest and posttest design was used to assess the effect of communication board on level of satisfaction in communication among 40 mechanically ventilated conscious patients admitted in ICUs selected by convenience sampling …
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Effects of Swallowing and Oral Care Intervention on Reducing Postextubation Dysphagia among Critically Ill Patients
Abstract: Background: Endotracheal Intubation (ETI) is a life-sustaining technique required for critically ill patients to support mechanical ventilation. However, postextubation dyphagia is a common complication of ETI. Postextubation dysphagia negatively affects patients’ outcomes, leading to delayed recommencement of oral intake, poor quality of life, aspiration pneumonia, longer ICU and hospital stays, and increased 90-day mortality. Moreover, the high economic burdens on public health care systems. Early identification of patients at risk …
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Exploring the Current Practices of Nurses, Preparing and Administering Chemotherapeutic Drugs to Children
Abstract: Introduction: Emergence of chemotherapeutic drugs has immensely benefitted current prognosis of childhood cancers but unintentional exposure to harmful agents may endanger life of health care workers who repeatedly get exposed to cytotoxic drugs. Nurses’ safety can be ensured with evidence based standard protocols related to chemotherapeutic drug preparation and administration, use of PPE, proper handling of hazardous waste, spill management etc. Objective: To explore ongoing practices, casual daily routine activities, …
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Implementation Dosage of Competency-Based Curriculum for Nursing and Midwifery Programme among Nurse Educators in Tanzania
Abstract: It is now more than ten years since Tanzania adapted Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET). The CBET is valuable approach that enable learners to gain required competencies specifically for their professional. Among competencies required for nurses they include cognitive or thinking competencies, such as deciding what to do in certain circumstances, doing competencies with performance of clinical procedures correctly as well as professionally, and affective competencies such as empathy, respect …
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Barriers to Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing among undergraduate students of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus- Enugu State, Nigeria
Abstract: Background: Despite the increase in the level of awareness and usefulness of HIV counselling, Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) & its utilization remains low most especially among vulnerable groups such as university students.Method: A descriptive survey was utilized for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from undergraduate students of the faculty of health sciences and technology.Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used for data analysis.Result: The …
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Iranian medical students' knowledge about in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Abstract: Background: Information about medical student’s knowledge about cardiopulmonary resuscitation could be useful for preparing educational programs. However, little is known about Iranian medical students’ knowledge on cardiopulmonary resuscitation. So, the current study was conducted. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in a medical school affiliated to Qazvin University of Medical Sciences. All students who passed one clinical term were invited to participate in our study. Students’ knowledge was measured using …
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Perceived Knowledge regarding Braden Scale among Critical Care Nurses
Abstract: Background: Pressure ulcer is a common and traumatic health condition, especially in the elderly or physically impaired and most bedridden patients. More than 80% of a bedridden patient will always develop bedsores. The Braden scale is a widely used pressure ulcer risk assessment tool. The current study focuses on assessing the level of knowledge of critical care nurses on pressure ulcer prevention using the Braden scale. Methods: The researcher adopted …
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Significance of Zinc in Human Body and Treatment Modalities: An Integrative Review
Abstract: Zinc is a nutrient that plays many vital roles in our body. Human body does not produce zinc naturally so it should be obtained through food or supplements. Zinc is one of the most abundant trace minerals in the human body, with 1.5–2.5 g of zinc present in the average adult. Zinc participates in cell division process, growth, electrolyte absorption in the intestine, transmission of nerve impulse, immune response, enzymatic …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 88–92 Read article