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Status Epilepticus
Status Epilepticus Lecture Notes Status Epilepticus Lecture Notes Status Epilepticus (SE) is a neurological emergency characterized by prolonged or repetitive seizure activity without full recovery of consciousness between seizures. Historically, the definition was fixed at 30 minutes, but more recent understanding emphasizes the need for earlier intervention due to the risk of neuronal injury and…
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Catatonic stupor syndrome in schizophrenic patients
Catatonic Stupor Syndrome in Schizophrenic Patients Catatonic Stupor Syndrome in Schizophrenic Patients Catatonic schizophrenia is also the same as catatonic stupor syndrome. So before we start with catatonic stupor, let’s begin by understanding Schizophrenia😊😊😊 Schizophrenia Schizophrenia stands as one of the most severe and debilitating mental illnesses, often characterized by a progressive and chronic course.…
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Panic Attacks and Disorders
Panic Attacks and Disorders Panic Attacks and Disorders Lets first differentiate them. I. Panic Attack A Panic Attack is an abrupt surge of intense fear or intense discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes, and during which time, four or more of the following symptoms occur: Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate. Sweating. Trembling…
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Aggression and Violence
Aggression and Violence Lecture Notes Aggression and Violence Lecture Notes Aggression is generally defined as any behavior directed toward another individual that is carried out with the proximate intent to cause harm. The intent is key here; accidental harm is not considered aggression. Aggression: It is harsh physical or verbal action intended to harm or…
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Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour
Suicide and Suicide Behaviour Suicide and Suicide Behaviour Lecture Notes Death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with any intent to die as a result of the behavior. Suicide refers to deliberate act of self harm that result into death. NB: The critical component here is the intent to die. It’s not merely self-harm, but self-harm…
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Research
Introduction to Research Introduction to Research Table of Contents (Click to Expand) ▼ Purpose of Research Characteristics of Credible Research Types of Research by Classification Classification based on the Approach Reasons for Studying Research Nurse’s Responsibility in Relation to Research Research is fundamentally the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to answer a specific…
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Concepts of Primary Health Care
Concepts of Primary Health Care – PHC Essential Health Care: This is the care that meets the local needs of majority that enable individual to live a socially and economically productive life. Practically, scientifically sound methods and technology: The health care system should be able to solve the health problems in that community. Accessibility Health…
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Anaemia in Pregnancy
ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY Anaemia during pregnancy refers to a condition where the red blood cell count or haemoglobin level in the mother’s blood is lower than normal. Anaemia in pregnancy is defined as haemoglobin (Hb) concentration is less than 11 g/dl. Anaemia means a reduction in oxygen carrying capacity or in quantity of red blood…
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Domiciliary Care
Domiciliary care is an obstetric care given to a mother in her home during pregnancy, labour and puerperium Types of Domiciliary Care Type one domiciliary midwifery care “continuity:; In this type the woman is cared for in her home all through during antenatal period delivery and postnatal care. The woman will only visit a health…
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Terms used in Anatomy and Physiology
Module Unit CN-111: Anatomy and Physiology (I) Contact Hours: 60 Module Unit Description: Introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, covering the structure and function of different body parts and systems, specifically skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and digestive systems. Learning Outcomes for this Unit: By the end of this unit, the student…
