International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2021)
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Intermittent Flushing of Normal Saline on Patency of IV Cannulation among Hospitalized Patients Admitted in Dr. Prem Hospital, Panipat, Haryana
Abstract: Normal saline can make the patency of intravenous cannulation. The aim of this study is to assess thepatency of IV catheter after intermittent normal saline flushing. The experimental research design isadopted in present study. The size of sample in present study is 60. Data collection was conducted bythe observation checklist. The reliability of tool was done by the test–retest method. The data wereanalyzed by the descriptive and inferential statistics. The …
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Effectiveness of the ABCDE Bundle on ICU-acquired Delirium and Weakness among Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Abstract: Background: The ABCDE bundle integrates evidence-based practice to improve and conservepatients’ physical, and neurocognitive status through awakening and breathing coordination,delirium assessment, and mobility. Aim of the study: to examine the effectiveness of ABCDE bundle onICU-acquired delirium and weakness among mechanical ventilation (MV) patients. Setting: TheSurgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Menoufia University Hospital. Sample: A convenient sampleof 100 mechanically ventilated patients who were admitted to the SICU. Design: A quasi-experimental …
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A Conceptual study of Metabolism wsr to metabolism of Carbohydrate,Protein and Fat
Abstract: Energy homeostasis is as critical as other vital process of body.It is produced in body by various chemical reaction that take place in each cell of living organism .Unique feature of living organism by which they extract energy from the environment and use it to carry out activities such as growth,development and reproduction.It is a common belief that Thin people have higher metabolic rate and Fat people have lower metabolic …
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AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS AND EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTRADIALYTIC STRETCHING EXERCISE ON DIALYSIS EFFICACY AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING HAEMODIALYSIS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL DELHI
Abstract: An experimental study to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of intradialyticstretching exercises on dialysis efficacy among patients undergoing haemodialysiswas done in selected hospital of Delhi by Ms. Anshu Kain in partial fulfillment of therequirements for the Degree of Master of Nursing at Nightingale Institute of Nursing,Chaudhary Charan Singh University of Meerut during the year 2015-2016.This study was undertaken with the objectives to: (i)To assess and evaluatethe dialysis efficacy among patients …
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Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Of Adolescent Girls Regarding Prevention Of Urinary Tract Infection
Abstract: A descriptive correlational study was done in a selected school of Kothamangalam Taluk. Theobjectives of the present study were to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regardingthe prevention of urinary tract infection and correlation between the knowledge and practice. A non-experimental research design was used. The purposive sampling technique was used in the study toselect 60 adolescent girls. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire to assess theknowledge, attitude …
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Dialysis-associated Steal Syndrome
Abstract: Dialysis-associated steal syndrome (DASS) is a significant risk of recurring peripheral ischemia. Themain goal of treatment option is preserving the access site and improving peripheral arterialcirculation. It is diagnosed when there is hypoperfusion of the limb distal to the AV anastomosis; it iscommonly present in 1–8% of patients. It is most common in upper limb that patients witharteriosclerosis and diabetes are high risk. Surgical options will help to preserve the …
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Health Care Worker’s Attitude and Hydroxychloroquine usage in a Tertiary Care Centre at Capital City of India during Early Phase of COVID 19
Abstract: Introduction: COVID 19 outbreak created apprehension and anxiety across the world because of the unpredicted and unexplained health consequences. There was a lot of scientific discussion happening among medical experts regarding the usage of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a prophylactic drug. Methods: A cross sectional online survey was conducted among 180 Health Care Workers (HCWs) at Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, from April 2020 to May 2020 adopting …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme of HIV/AIDS on Knowledge among First Year Students of Selected College in Shrirampur
Abstract: Introduction: The HIV/AIDS is best viewed as a major epidemic which poses serious challenges tomankind on a global scale. The aim of this study was to assess the HIV/AIDS-related knowledge amongB.Ed. students in Shrirampur and investigate the association between college students’ socio-demographic characteristics and their level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Methods: Followingrandom sampling technique, a total of 50 students aged 20–40 years were sampled from college andinterviewed through planned questionnaire. …
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Patient’s Satisfaction with Quality of Nursing Care among the Admitted COVID-19 Patient
Abstract: COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) also called Corona virus, was first seen in Wuhan City of China on 31stDecember 2019. Later, this led to a global outbreak and was declared as global pandemic. Patient inthe COVID-19 ward needs isolation. COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease; it gives psychologicaltrauma to the patients and their relatives. So, the nurses should focus on giving holistic care to thepatients in order to prevent or limit the complications …
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