Types of Sickle Cell Crisis
Overview Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder on the beta chain of the hemoglobin resulting to abnormally shaped red blood cells. RBC’s assume a crescent or C-shape that decreases...
Category: Maternal & Child Health Nursing
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Definition Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder of the adrenal glands which involves a deficiency of an enzyme involved in the synthesis of cortisol, aldosterone, or both. Frequency...
Hormones in Reproduction
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone is produced by the hypothalamus. The target organ of GnRH is the anterior pituitary gland (APG). In females, GnRH stimulates the release of stimulating hormone...
Cold Stress in Newborns
Overview Thermoregulation is an essential aspect of neonatal care. Newborns that are least able to tolerate hypothermia include the preterm, growth restricted infant and those with asphyxia or respiratory difficulties....
Methods of Heat Loss in Newborns
Overview The maintenance of body temperature at birth or thermoregulation is assumed by infants. Neonates must produce and maintain enough heat to prevent cold stress. Cold stress can have serious...
Implantation Process
Definition Implantation is the penetration of the growing structure to the uterine endothelium. It occurs approximately 8 to 10 days after fertilization. Sequential Events in Implantation Immediately after fertilization, the...
Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy Confirmation Women note changes in their bodies that make them aware that they are pregnant when pregnancy occurs. Every pregnant women wish to confirm a pregnancy as soon as...
Hemophilia Symptoms and Treatment
Usually an inherited, congenitalbleeding disorder characterized by lack of blood clotting factors, especially factors VIII and IX An X-linked disorder primarily affecting males; females act as carriers Occurs in 1 in 5000 males No racial...
Impetigo
Definition Impetigo is a superficial infection of the skin. It is an infectious disease transmitted only by direct contact from the affected person. This bacterial skin infection is also known...
Pediatric Asthma Management
Pediatric Asthma Management Asthma as defined by National Asthma Education and Prevention Program is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a...
