HypertensionWhat Is Blood Pressure? Pressure Created By The Heart As It Pumps Blood Through The Arteries And The Circulatory System.What Do Blood Pressure Numbers Mean? Top Number (Systolic)= Pressure While…
National Health Policy, 2017The primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017, is to inform, clarify, strengthen and prioritize the role of the Government in shaping health systems in all…
Kidney StonesClassification Types Constituents Seen In Calcium Based Stones Calcium Oxalate/ Calcium Phosphate Radiopaque Most Common Kidney Stone Hypercalcemia, Hypercalciuria And Hyperoxaluria Uric Acid Stones Uric Acid Radiolucent Most Common…
WHO Health DaysThere Are Many Health Days To Promote Important Public Health Issues, Many Of Which Are Supported By The World Health Organisation (WHO) And Partners. The Following Days Represent…
Intravenous fluid therapyProvide IV fluid therapy only for patients whose needs cannot be met by oral or enteral routes, and stop as soon as possible.Skilled and competent healthcare professionals should…
Trophic Changes1.Trophic Changes In The Skin & Appendages: Dry/ Rough/ Cold Skin Pigmentation Local Cyanosis/Local Oedema Hypohydrosis (Lack Of Sweating) Hypotrichosis(Fall Of Hairs) Brittle Nails 2.Trophic Ulcers:Trophic Ulcer- Usually Present…
FatigueIt is the excessive tiredness on exertion.The severe form of fatigue is known as ‘exhaustion’.Common Causes 1.Physiological– overwork, insomnia.2.Pathological– Nutritional Deficiency, DyselectrolytaemiaCongestive cardiac failure (CCF), Hepatic Failure, Uraemia, Malignancy, Immunocompromised…