COMA IN CHILD Overview of Coma • Coma: An unarousable state of unconsciousness • Stupor refers to lesser degree of unarousability in which the patient can be awakened only by vigorous stimuli, accompanied by motor behaviour that leads to avoidance of uncomfortable or aggravating stimuli. Causes of Coma IN CHILD • Infection o Bacterial … Read more
Convulsions;: A medical condition characterized by repetitive contraction and relaxation of body muscles leading to abnormal movements of the body caused by abnormal neuronal discharge in the cerebral cortex. Causes of Convulsions in child • Infections o Meningitis o Malaria o Septicaemia • Metabolic conditions o Hypoglycaemia o Hyponatraemia o Hypomagnesaemia • Trauma o Head … Read more
Newborn Care;The followings are the ways of new born care. Components of Essential Newborn Care Neonates are prone to develop different complications because they are so delicate in terms of immunity and homeostasis • It is important to provide essential care to all neonates to prevent such complications Ensure Warmth for the Baby • … Read more
Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment Meaning • Triage: The sorting of patients into priority groups according to their needs and the resources available • In pediatrics, triage is the process of rapidly examining all sick children when they first arrive, in order to place them in one of the following categories: o Those with emergency … Read more
Very dry skin. Extremely dry skin can be intensely itchy. How to get relief: Dermatologists offer these tips for relieving dry skin at, Dry skin: Tips for managing. Bug bites. When a mosquito bites you, the cause of your itchy skin is usually obvious, and the itch tends to go away quickly. When bugs live on your skin or … Read more
ECZEMA -A medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed with blisters which cause itching and bleeding. OVERVIEW What is eczema? What does it look and feel like? Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a condition that causes your skin to become dry, red, itchy and bumpy. It’s one of many types … Read more
Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, … Read more