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Filariasis Filariasis is a tropical disease is caused by mosquitoes, and it infect the body through tiny filarial worms. Causative organism * Wuchereria bancrofti * Brugia malayi * Brugia Himori Incubation period * 10-14 days Symptoms * Swelling of the genitals and extremities * Severe inflammation of the skin * Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels […]
Malaria is a life – threatening disease it is transmitted through the bite of an infected anopheles mosquito. The mosquitoes carry the plasmodium parasite that parasite is released into bloodstream. Causative organism of Malaria * Plasmodium vivax * plasmodium Ovale * plasmodium malariae * plasmodium falciparum Incubation period * 9 to 14days Mode of transmission […]
Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease. That can affect almost any part of the body. It’s mainly an infection of lung. Causative organism * Mycobacterium tuberculi Incubation period 2 to 12 weeks Classification of TB Pulmonary TB • Primary disease • Secondary disease Extra pulmonary • Lymph node TB • Pleural TB […]
Pneumonia is swelling [inflammation] of the lung tissue, caused by a bacterial infection. Causative organism * Streptococcus pneumoniae * Hemophilus influenzae * Staphylococcus aureus Incubation period * 1day to 1 week Types of pneumonia * Derived by cause, location, Acquired. Signs and symptoms * Chest pain while breathe or cough * Shortness of breathe * […]
Chicken Pox Chicken pox is also known as varicella is a highly contagious infection caused by varicella zoster virus, The blister like rash appears. Causative organism * Varicella zoster Incubation period: 10–21 days Symptoms Before the appearance of rash, the fever will be the sign * Aching muscles * Loss of Appetite * Rash – […]
Influenza It is an seasonal disease, caused by an virus which leads to respiratory illness flu is highly contagious and is normally spread by the cough and sneeze of an infected person. Causative organism Influenza A and Influenza B – Cause seasonal Epidemics Influenza c – Cause mild respiratory illness Incubation period * 1 to […]
Hepatitis A It’s the most highly contagious liver infection, which is caused by hepatitis A virus. This virus cause inflammation of liver and affects the ability of liver function Causative organism * Hepatitis A virus[HAV] * Hepatovirus Incubation period * 14 to 28 days Symptoms of Hepatitis A * Fatigue * Nausea and vomiting * […]
It is an acute illness, associated with constant high fever, which is caused by bacteria Salmonella typhi. This is transmitted through water and food and found in the feces of the infected person. Other name of typhoid fever is entric fever . Causative organism * Salmonella typhi Incubation period * 8 to 14 days Symptoms […]
Diarrhoea: Diarrhoea is passing of watery stools that happens more often than expected,resulting in poor absorption of water, nutritive elements. It usually occurs by consuming contaminated water and food. Diarrhoea last for more than 3-4 weeks its known as chronic diarrhoea. Causative organism * Rotavirus *Norovirus Incubation period * Few hours Common cause * Excessive […]
Cholera Definition Cholera is the most common disease caused due to consumption of contaminated water, which leads to the intestine infection results in extreme loss of body fluids. This disease is caused by the bacterium vibrio cholera. Causative organism vibrio cholera Incubation period: Few hours to 3 days Symptoms of cholera * Rice water stools […]
Terminologies 1. Incubation period The time taken to show the first clinical symptoms to appear after infection. 2. Vector Any living carrier that carries and transfers an infectious agent into another living organism is known as vector. E.g: Flies, Mosquito. 3. Isolation Separation of an infected organism, after the development of infection, from other organism, […]
Naturopathy : Naturopathy is an art and science of healthy living and a drugless system of healing. The morbid matter theory, concept of vital force and other concepts upon which Naturopathy is based are already available in old texts. The revival of Naturopathy started in India by translation of Germany’s Louis Kuhne’s book “New Science […]
Yoga or Yogasanam The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word Yoga is ’Yoke’. According to Maharishi Patanjali (The Father of Yoga), Yoga is the suppression of five modifications of the mind. Types of Yoga Japa Yoga- To concentrate one’s mind on divine name or holy syllable, mantra etc. Karma Yoga- Teaches us to perform all […]
Ayurveda Ayur’ means age and ‘Veda’ denotes knowledge. Ayurveda defines knowledge about age or the knowledge which describe age. The knowledge of Ayurveda is claimed to have passed down to humans through a chain of supreme beings. Oldest references of Ayurveda are found in Atharvaveda that is last of four principals text of Hindu philosophy. […]
Extended Role of Home Nurse 1. Health care provider The home health nurse provides nursing procedures like • Performs wound dressing • Carry out Steam inhalation • Performs eye irrigation • Provides Oral rehydration therapy • Treat minor illness • Provides geriatric care • Provides antenatal care • Provides neonatal care • Gives bed bath […]
Eye wash procedure • Eye wash should be done as there is discharge or when eyes are sticky . • Eye wash is done to clean eyes and remove discharge of infective material. Purpose * To clean eyes of excess discharge ¾ To remove foreign bodies which may be soiled or any chemical * To […]
Rehabilitation focuses on the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, in meeting their basic needs and ensuring for participation. Rehabilitation Services Exceptional Rehabilitation Services Physical, occupational, and speech therapists provide a full range of rehabilitation services including Low Vision rehabilitation training. Comprehensive Nursing Services All aspects of home nursing care available […]
Mental retardation is a condition of both clinical and social importance. It is characterized by limitations in performance that result from significant impairments in measured intelligence and adaptive behaviour. Mental retardation is defined as: * Significantly sub average general intellectual functioning (IQ below 70) * Significantly deficit or impairment in adaptive functioning *Which manifests during […]
Challenged person is one who deviated from normal health status either physically, mentally or socially. Children who are affected that way require special care, treatment and education. The Challenged Children can be classified as follows Physically challenged children: e.g., blindness, deaf, mute, harelip, cleft palate, crippled – polio, cerebral palsy, heart diseases, road accidents, burns […]
Home health nursing competencies are integrated knowledge, skills, judgement and attributes required of a nurse working in home health to practice safely and ethically. Home health nurse encompasses disease prevention, rehabilitation, restoration of health, health protection and health promotion with a goal of managing existing problems and preventing potential problems. Home health activities includes teaching, […]