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COVID-19 Pandemic: This Too Shall Pass
Abstract: COVID-19 began so suddenly that no one imagined that it could be for such a long stretch. A tiny virus locked down the whole world within very short notice. Life just turned to a muchunexpected patch. Is it to be taken seriously knowing the reality of the happenings? Having been objective to this scenario, it has left one in a very indefinite condition. The authorities globally are taking adequate and …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Sustainable Innovations to Combat COVID-19 Rising Cases in India: Public Health Perspective
Abstract: Globally, there was an outbreak of a disease in Wuhan, China in 2019. Diagnosis indicated that the infectious disease was a novel virus called SARS-CoV2 and previously there was no information about the new virus. In January 2020, the new coronavirus disease was confirmed by World Health Organization (WHO), as COVID-19. In 2015, United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals that no one is left behind for sustainable future. Globally, …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Effectiveness of Health Awareness Program upon Adult Vaccination among Visually Challenged
Abstract: Vaccines are especially important for older adults. As they get older, their immune system weakens and it can be more difficult to fight off infections. Vaccines can protect from serious diseases. Vaccines are crucial to prevent mortality. This study was aimed to asses the effectiveness of health awareness program upon adult vaccination among visually challenged. Methods: The study was conducted using pre experimental research design among visually challenged at National …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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COVID-19 Vaccine in India—A Comprehensive Update
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 has sabotage the public health,economy and day to day lives of people and erupted into a pandemic. The government adopted strictmethods like lockdown of states and countries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The health sector hastaken active part to combat COVID-19, in spite of shortage of equipment and resources. There werechallenges for vaccine development for SARS-CoV-2 amid all the chaos of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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COVID 19 ASSOCIATED MUCORMYCOSIS (BLACK FUNGUS)
Abstract: Mucormycosis is an infection caused by a group of filamentous moulds within the order Mucorales.Infections may result from ingestion of contaminated food, inhalation of spores into the nares orlungs, or inoculation into disrupted skin or wounds. In developed countries, mucormycosis occursprimarily in severely immunocompromised hosts. Only 6 to 10% of cases occur in subjects with nounderlying disease. In contrast, in developing countries, most cases of mucormycosis occur in personswith poorly …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 Read article
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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING COVID - 19 VACCINE AMONG STUDENTS IN SELECTED NURSING COLLEGE AT TAMILNADU.
Abstract: Covid-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is a disease caused by a virus SARS-CoV-2. It is a very infectious, contagious and quickly transmitted around the world. Covid-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms and also other parts of body may also be affected by the disease. Now as the Covid-19 vaccines have been available to all people worldwide, the vaccines offer life-saving protection against this disease. The next awaiting threat could be …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Nursing Practice in Cartridge-based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
Abstract: Nurse plays an important role in maintaining health and quality life of people, and also contributes to achieve sustainable development goals. It is also increasingly recognized as the quality & and safety-related performance in health care area. Registered nurses have always been crucial members of the diagnostic team, , Specific specifically test for diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) which is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in India with high …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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Cold Abscess: A Clinical Case Presentation and Management Approach
Abstract: The term cold abscess refers to an abscess (an abscess is a collection of liquefied tissue (pus) in the body) where typical signs of abscess (warmth, redness, tenderness), are absent. Cold abscesses are defined as having no associated erythema, heat, or tenderness., which are usually found with the pyogenic abscess. They may be present in immunodeficiency disorders, deep mycoses, and other infectious diseases like tuberculosis (TB). The chest wall is …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Rare Wild Boar Bite: Case Report
Abstract: Injuries caused by wild boar attacks are rare. A 58-year-old male came to the casualty with the history of wild boar bite. In casualty, he was treated with injection (inj.) Tetglob 500 mg. On the following day, under general anesthesia multiple wound debridement and radical muscle excision were done for necrotized skin and underlying muscles and wound washing done with saline. All the wounds were opened for dressing and the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–26 Read article
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Pyopericardium
Abstract: Pyopericardium is an infrequent condition with a high mortality rate in which infection grow in the pericardial space, leading to a pus-filled pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade, which can reason cardiogenic shock and death. The pyopericardium was examined when ST elevation was appearing on an ECG and an ECHO discovered a large pericardial effusion reasoning tamponade. An emergency pericardiocentesis drained frank pus. Treatment with intravenous antibiotics, repeated pericardial drainage and …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–17 Read article
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Empowerment of Diabetic Clients with Knowledge on Foot Care Management
Abstract: Diabetic foot lesions are responsible for more hospitalizations than any other complication of diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations, with approximately 5% of diabetics developing foot ulcers each year and 1% requiring amputation. Diabetic foot ulcers, occur as a result of various factors, such as mechanical changes in conformation of the bony architecture of the foot, peripheral neuropathy, and atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease, all of …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Managing Exacerbation of asthma
Abstract: Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the Airways and is a common chronic health problem to school age children which affect their performance as well as quality of life call 2011 exhibitions for a series of events that it your rate the pre-existing health problems mattress paper door polish 2012 multiple factors lies Black Or Hispanic ethnicity and 48 replies lack of insurance respiratory infections allergens and improper use of …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Efficacy of Nursing Interventions on Pain level and Post-operative Quality of Recovery of Patients undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Abstract: Introduction: Patients undergoing abdominal surgery are at risk of developing complications such as infection, deep vein thrombosis and respiratory system conditions i.e., atelectasis because patients tend to take shallow breaths due to surgical incision in abdomen. Nurses play a significant role in preventing these complications by providing postoperative care.Aim: The aim of the study was to assess efficacy of nursing interventions in reducing pain level and improving quality of recovery …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 Read article
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A Nurse Led Telephonic Follow UP On Post-operative Surgical Site Adjustment of Ostomates During Covid 19 Outbreak in India
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infection caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus, first detected in China in December 2019 and declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020. The corona virus pandemic raised lots of concern for our cancer clients as they were not able to attend OPDs and continue treatment. The delay in receiving of the stoma appliances and no availability due to …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess Knowledge Regarding Bio-Medical Waste Management Among Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospital of Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Everywhere around the world health care personnel, including doctors, nurse and other paramedical staff are responsible for speedy recovery of their patients by maintaining clean and infection free surroundings. The use of science and technology has helped in fostering sustainable development, but at the same time, the by-products have proved highly destructive. And our medical field is no exception. Modern medical institutions have been successful in creating new technologies to …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Evaluate Knowledge on Cervical Cancer Among Women Aged 25-45 Years in Selected Regions of Punjab
Abstract: The cells that coat the cervix, the lowest portion of the uterus, are where cervical cancer first develops. Disease begins when strong cells on the external layer of the cervix change or get contaminated with human papilloma infection and grow out of control, shaping a mass called tumor. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer among women of age group between 25-45 years in …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Nitrile Gloves Over Latex Gloves: Need of the Hour!
Abstract: Cross-infection via hands is prevented through hand washing, use of sanitizers, and gloves. However, it has been observed that the rubber material of gloves is an allergen which can result in allergies when used by people with sensitive/delicate skin. Rise in the prevalence of allergic reactions to latex medical gloves among health care workers is being observed for the past few years. Because of the presence of the allergen component …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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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, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Effectiveness of Nursing Care Bundle on Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Among Mechanically Ventilated Patients Admitted in Selected Hospitals, Erode, Tamil Nadu – Pilot Study
Abstract: Background: Pneumonia is another most mutual nosocomial poison in critically ill patients in the United States and is related with high humanity and morbidity. 86% of nosocomial pneumonias are connected with motorized ventilation and are named ventilators associated pneumonia. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of nursing care bundle on prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) among mechanically ventilated patients. Design: Quasi experimental design where nonequivalent control group design was adopted …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Regarding Total Parenteral Nutrition on Knowledge and Practice Among Staff Nurses Working at Critical Care Unit, MGMCRI, At Puducherry
Abstract: Background: Adequate nutrition is vital for growth and development of children starting from conception to maturity. Almost all nutritional disorders like protein energy malnutrition, anaemia, rickets, and nutritional blindness occur in this age group. The early use of adequate parenteral nutrition minimizes weight loss, and improves growth and neurons developmental outcome, and appears to reduce the risk of mortality and later adverse outcomes, such as necrotizing enter colitis and bronco …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–19 Read article