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Lifestyle Diseases Swallows India
Abstract: Communicable diseases like malaria, cholera and polio have become manageable due to recent advancements in medicines. Now a new breed of diseases called’ lifestyle diseases’ has developed. Globally 14.2 million people between the 30-69 years of ages die prematurely every year from these diseases. These diseases have emerged as bigger killers than infectious or hereditary ones. Tobacco use, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity are the risk factors for these diseases. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27 Read article
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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 …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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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 …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Importance of Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate, Vital Signs That Should Be Neglected by Nurse
Abstract: The cardiovascular nursing is an important concept in clinical practice. Many patients present with some degrees of cardiovascular disorders. The diagnosis of the cardiovascular problem might be possible by a good basic history taking and health examination. The basic vital sign monitoring is the role of nurse in general and the nurse has to recognize the importance of the procedure and should not ignore good nursing practice regarding blood pressure …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–13 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Nurse Assisted Milieu Activities on Activity Tolerance among Patients with Congestive Cardiac Failure at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre
Abstract: The present study was to assess the effectiveness of nurse assisted milieu activities on activity tolerance among the patients with congestive cardiac failure at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre with the following objectives as under: 1. Assess the activity tolerance of patients with congestive cardiac failure. 2. Assess the effectiveness of nurse assisted milieu activities on activity tolerance among patients with congestive cardiac failure. 3. Associate the background variables of patients …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Kawasaki Disease: A Clinical Case with Dramatic Presentation: A Case Report
Abstract: We report a rare case of Kawasaki disease in a 3-and-1/2-year-old child admitted in hospital with cardiac manifestation presented with complaint of on-and-off severe irritability, agitation due to chest pain since 20 days, and also had respiratory distress which was noticed just 5 days before admission. Child had no history of cardiac problem had history of fever, duration of about 7 days occurred on-and-off as three episodes over a period …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Holistic Care in a Baby with Prolonged Hospitalization in Pentalogy of Fallot: A Case Report
Abstract: Pentalogy of Fallot is a rare congenital heart defect comprising of classic four features of Tetralogy of Fallot: ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta and right ventricular hypertrophy with addition of an atrial septal defect or patent ductus arteriosus. An additional ASD is seen in 3 to 5% of children with TOF. Treatment comprises of surgical correction of the defect involving patch closure of the ventricular septal depict, resection …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Level of Blood Pressure, Associated Physical Manifestations and Risk Factors among Bank managers working in selected banks of district mohali, punjab with a view to develop informational booklet.
Abstract: Introduction: Hypertension is also known as silent killer since it has no initial symptoms but can be led to long term disease and complication. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic cardiac medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated. Blood pressure involves two measurements, systolic pressure (asthe heart beats) over diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between beats). Normal blood pressure is at or below …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 54–87 Read article
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The Cardiac Cycle: A Review
Abstract: The cardiac cycle is a vital bodily function and one needs to understand its anatomy and physiology to assess the risks of heart failure. The heart is one of the vital organs which are due mostly to stay alive. Similar mechanical pumps are invented and built to play the role of the heart in patients, but the efficacy of these pumps is not as such as that of the heart …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 48–53 Read article
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Effectiveness of Back Massage on the Level of Anxiety Among Patients Posted for Cardiac Catheterization in Cardiology Ward, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
Abstract: Title: Effectiveness of back massage on the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization in cardiology ward at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety. To evaluate the effectiveness of back massage on level of anxiety in experimental group. To associate the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization with their selected sociodemographic and clinical variables. Hypotheses: H1—There is a significant difference …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–30 Read article
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Effect of Brain Boosting Activities on Age-related Memory Impairment among Elderly Residing at Selected Old Age Homes, Jammu
Abstract: Background of the study: Every man‘s memory is his private literature. Memories are all we really own. According to Cicero memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. Most of us consider it to be wonderful to have a perfect memory. In general our memory serves amazingly well. Nevertheless at times we may have trouble recalling the name of someone we know well, where we read an interesting article, …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–68 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Hot Water Fomentation With Epsom Salt And Plain Hot Water Fomentation Among Elderly Clients With Knee Joint Pain At Selected Old Age Homes Of Amritsar
Abstract: Introduction: Knee joint pain is a major problem which affects the knee joint. Knee joint pain occurs due to many reasons like knee fracture, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, etc. It starts from any bone of the knee, i.e. femur, tibia, and fibula, kneecap (patella), ligaments and cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. Most of geriatric people get affected by chronic knee joint pain, and knee joint pain interrupts daily activity …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 43–74 Read article
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End-of-Life Care
Abstract: Life and death are the two coins of life. Good death is free from pain and suffering. Those who are suffering from incurable diseases need special care considerations like palliative and end-of-care facilities. These are dealt with very compassionately and holistically. Life is a gift from Almighty. Living a healthy life is a great art and science. But life throws a lot of undesirable and unacceptable situations like cancer and …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Onion - A Miraculous Vegetable
Abstract: Onions are miraculous vegetables that are low in calories but rich in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and also possess folate, magnesium, phosphorus, fructans, selenium, chromium and antioxidants, quercetin and sulphur. Its health benefits are enormous. Its high fibre content, organosulphur compounds, antioxidants like quercetin and vitamin C exhibits an anticancerous action through inhibition of tumor growth, mutagenesis, free radical formation and exerting toxic effects on cancer cells. …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Sjogren’s Syndrome and Oral Care – A Review
Abstract: Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical and serological manifestations. Patients with SS experience immune-mediated destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands leading to reduced lacrimal and salivary flow. Dry eyes and dry mouth together with fatigue are among the most common complaints. Extraglandular manifestations, such as involvement of the peripheral nervous, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal system, kidney, skin, myalgias, and arthralgias, are frequently …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Awareness on vaccination: consideration for nurse
Abstract: To primary prevention for infectious disease is very important in clinical practice. Vaccination is the basic primary prevention regarding infectious disease. Immunization is usually the basic role of the nurse in clinical practice. There are many considerations regarding vaccination for the immunological nursing. Those issues are discussed in this short article.
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–17 Read article
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Comprehensive Approach to Lowering Measured Blood Pressure (CALM-BP)
Abstract: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition with marked increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure more than 140/90 mm of Hg in three consecutive measures. It increases the risks such as dysfunction of heart, brain, kidney and other organs as the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries and the major blood vessels resulting in damage. It is a silent threat to the health of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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The Physiology of Haemopoiesis: Review
Abstract: Haemopoiesis is the origin, development and maturation of blood cells ie RBCs, WBCs, and platelets. Therefore the term haemopoiesis includes Erythropoiesis ie origin development & maturation of RBCs ,Leucopoiesis ie origin, development & maturation of WBCs. And Mega karyocytopoiesis ie origin, development & maturation of plateletsAfter the birth and through out life haemopoiesis takes place in bone marrow. Red cell and White blood cells production is highly regulated production in …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Anemia Review: Guide to Basic and Role of Healthcare Provider
Abstract: Anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Over 2 billion people are affected. It can affect people of all age groups. Understanding anemia’s varied types and complex etiology is crucial for developing effective interventions. In this article, we outline definitions and classifications of anemia along with causes and treatment. The initial treatment of anemia is available in the form of oral preparations as sustained or extended-release in various dosage …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Among Nursing Officers Regarding the Management of Post-exposure Prophylaxis of Blood and Body Fluid in Selected Multi-speciality Hospitals of New Delhi
Abstract: Introduction: Nurses are at an increased risk of contracting HIV due to occupational exposure through needle stick injuries and contact with blood or bodily fluids, particularly when caring for HIV-infected patients. As a result, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV has become critical among nurses. Globally, the annual incidence of HIV infection is decreasing, but at the end of 2010, approximately 34 million people were still infected with HIV. In India, …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–33 Read article