Gastric Lavage or Stomach Wash

Gastric Lavage or Stomach Wash – It’s Purpose, Principles, Requirements, General Instructions and Procedure Stomach wash or gastric lavage means to wash out or irrigate the stomach with a solution. It is used most frequently as an emergency treatment in gastric...
Fever (Pyrexia) and Rigor

Fever (Pyrexia) and Rigor

Fever (Pyrexia) and Rigor – Definition, Types, Nursing Care and Observation Definition Fever or pyrexia is defined as a rise in the body temperature above 37.2 degree celcius. The cause of fever is infections, diseases of the nervous system, certain malignant...

Diet in Sickness

Diet in Sickness – Principles, therapeutic diet, types of diet, Nurse’s responsibility, procedure and after care of patient. Diet is an important as medicine in the treatment of diseases. A modification in the diet or in the nutrients can cure certain diseases. For...

Coughing Techniques

Coughing Techniques A Simple Nursing Procedure Coughing Coughing is effective in maintaining a patent airway. Coughing permits the client to remove secretions from both the upper and lower airways. The series of events in cough mechanism are1. Deep Inhalation:This...
Comfort Devices

Comfort Devices

Comfort Devices Used for Patient in Hospital Definition : Comfort devices are the articles which would add to the comfort of the patient when used, by relieving discomfort and helping to maintain correct posture.Purpose :1. To relieve discomfort.2. To...

Colonic Irrigation

Colonic Irrigation – Purpose, Nurse’s Responsibility and After Care of the Client. Colonic Irrigation Colonic irrigation or enteroclysis refers to the treatment of washing out the colon with large quantities of a solution in order to clear the colon the faeces....