HEALTH EDUCATION FOR ALL
Blood transfusion or simply transfusion of blood products is a process of transfusing required components to restore body’s blood volume. Here are some of the blood products transfused. TYPES USES Packed red blood cells Anemia, surgeries and slow bleeding disorders Whole blood Acute hemorrhage, replaces blood volume including plasma, plasma proteins, fresh platelets and clotting […]
Malnutrition is the most common and serious problem in developing and underdeveloped country especially in pre-school children. It is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among children and also leading to permanent impairments and developmental delays in children. Here are some clinical signs prevalent in malnourished children. Areas that can be assessed for malnutrition.
Some tips to reduce mouth ulcers During radiation therapy especially to head and neck there is damage caused to mucosal lining of the mouth especially causing pain and prone to infection.
Nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects during radiation therapy causing adverse effects on the health of cancer patients leading to reduction in weight, loss of appetite and weakened immunity. to help tackle this problems here are some tips to reduce nausea and vomiting. Here are some tips to tackle nausea/vomiting during radiation […]
Here are some tips to reduce skin irritation
Jaundice in newborn is a clinical appearance of yellowish discoloration first seen on face,tip of nose and nasolabial face of newborns which indicates of increased bilirubin levels in blood more than 5 mg/dl. It is also been detected by applying digital pressure on skin under sunlight. It is found that almost 60% of newborns and […]
1) Sleep and rest a) Take at least 8-10 hours of sleep. b) Avoid strenuous activity especially in the 1st trimester i.e first 4 weeks of pregnancy. c) Maintain side lying position at late pregnancy period. 2)Bowel habits a)Drink plenty of fluids and water to prevent constipation. b)Add vegetables and salads as a source of […]
Episiotomy is a surgical incision on the vaginal wall during labour process. Aim How to care for episiotomy Care of Sutures Most of the sutures are absorbable but if they are non absorbable are used the doctor may cut on 6th day post delivery. Report to doctor immediately if
Worldwide ‘diabetes’ is a great health concern for all age groups now.As it not only affects elderly population but even the new born pose a risk of diabetes. It is a metabolic disorder which decreases ability of tissues to utilise carbohydrates completely or partially leading to changes in fat, protein, water and electrolyte metabolism. The […]
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