Techniques to Stop Severe Bleeding
Direct pressure Severe bleeding of an open wound can usually be controlled by pressing with the palm of one hand to compress of cloth over the entire area of the...
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Severe Bleeding
Loss of more than a quart of blood is a threat to a person’s survival. Hemorrhage from the aorta or from combined external and internal injuries may be so rapid...
First Aid for Open Wounds
If the wound is in an inconspicuous location, is not deep, and gapes slightly, the first-aider may find that he need only hold the wound edges together and dress and...
Types & Causes of Open Wounds
A wound is a break in the continuity of a tissue of the body, either internal or external. Wounds are classified as open or closed. An open wound is a...
Blood Chemistry Definitions
Hematocrit (HCT) The word hematocrit means “to separate blood,” a procedure which is followed following the blood draw through the proper use of a centrifuge. Hematocrit is the measurement...
Burns
A burn is damage to the skin’s tissues, usually caused by excessive heat. Burning Heat is the most obvious cause of burn injuries. This can be direct contact with fires,...
Poliomyelitis
DEFINITION: – is an acute infectious disease caused by any of the three types of Poliomyelitis virus which affects chiefly the anterior horn cells of the Spinal cord and the...
Facts About Breastfeeding
Why is breast-feeding important? Breast milk is the healthiest food for babies and offers the most complete nutrition, such as antibodies to help fight illness. With the exception of a...
Nursing Board Exam Results POLL
A lot of comments, e-mail and speculations are roaming around the Philippines asking just one simple question. When will be the exact date to release to Nursing Board Exam Results...
Caffeine – Nursing Research (Chapter 4 & 5)
Chapter 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA Chapter 5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Conclusion Based on the significant findings of the study, the following conclusions were made: 1. The typical...
