Pediatric Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia, also called, sodium deficit is a condition wherein the body’s serum sodium level is below normal or less than 135 meq/L. This loss can precipitate due to various factors...
Author: Byron Webb Romero, RN, MSN
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease that weakens and eventually enlarges the heart muscle. Since the heart is weak, it is unable to pump enough blood or rather it makes it harder...
Latex Allergy
Latex allergy can be determined by one of the three groups of signs and symptoms:
1. Irritant dermatitis – People who get this form of latex allergy involves the skin as the contact surface. Itchiness and eventual breakdown on the skin can predispose individuals especially health care workers to entrance of bacteria that can be found in the hospital causing nosocomial infections.
2. Delayed hypersensitivity reaction – The reaction surfaced after 24 hour to 48 hours of exposure. Initially, itchiness can also be seen as well as redness. An individual is expected to be allegic with latex in the future as this delayed reaction can be seen.
3. Immunoglobulin E mediated reaction – This can be serious since the latex proteins comes in contact with the bloodstream, the tendency of the body is to release IgE which are specific for allergic reaction. This is common when latex are used inside the body such as during surgical intervention.
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Blood Transfusion Complications
Blood transfusions always come with various side effects and complications. The health team, especially the doctors and nurses should be responsible in educating the patients receiving blood transfusion regarding the...
Acquired Coagulation Disorders
Acquired Coagulation Disorders Liver Disease Most blood coagulation factors are synthesized in the liver. If the liver is dysfunctional due to an underlying condition or any abnormality, a decrease in...
Respiratory Acidosis in Pediatrics
Respiratory Acidosis in Pediatrics Respiratory Acidosis is a condition where in the body’s pH level is less than 7.35 and the PaCO2 is greater than 42 mm Hg. This can...
Respiratory Alkalosis in Pediatrics
Respiratory Alkalosis in Pediatrics Respiratory alkalosis is a condition wherein the body’s carbon dioxide level is low. Frequently, pain, anxiety, infection (gram negative septicaemia / bacteremia), meningitis, mechanical overventilation, hypoxemia,...
Metabolic Alkalosis in Pediatrics
Metabolic Alkalosis in Pediatrics Metabolic Alkalosis is a condition when there is bicarbonate retention and hydrogen ion loss. It is a clinical state characterized by high pH (decreased H+ concentration)...
Metabolic Acidosis in Pediatrics
Metabolic Acidosis in Pediatrics Metabolic Acidosis is usually caused by a depletion of bicarbonate in the stool or either an increase in ketone bodies such as acetoacetic acid, acetone, or...
Nursing Schools in Mississippi
The following are the schools offering accredited Nursing Programs in the state of Mississippi, USA: ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY School of Nursing Program of Study: Associate, Bachelors, Masters Address: 1000 ASU...
