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Terminologies
TERMS USED IN MIDWIFERY Midwifery: It is profession of providing assistance and medical care to women undergoing labour and child birth during antenatal, pre-natal and postnatal period. Obstetrics: This is abranch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour and puerperium. Caesarian section: Is an incision made on the uterus through the anterior abdominal wall to remove…
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Parkinson’s Disease
PARKINSON’S DISEASE Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of dopamine-producing cells in a specific region of the brain called the substantia nigra. This loss of dopamine leads to abnormal brain activity and the manifestation of various motor and non-motor symptoms. Cause of Parkinson’s Disease The exact cause of Parkinson’s disease…
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BELL’S PALSY (FACIAL NERVE PALSY)
BELL’S PALSY (FACIAL NERVE PALSY) Bell’s Palsy is a disorder characterized by disruption of the motor branch of the facial nerve (CN VII) or paralysis of one side of the face in absence of stroke. Bell’s palsy is a type of facial paralysis that results in a temporary inability to control the facial muscles on…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA Trigeminal Neuralgia also known as Tic Douloreuv is a disorder that affects the 5th cranial nerve that causes intense periodic pain in one or more trigeminal nerve branches. Normally affects the 2nd and 3rd branches. Branches of the Trigeminal Nerve The trigeminal nerve has 3 divisions i.e The ophthalmic division(v1) that supplies the…
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Applied anatomy and Physiology of the nervous system
REVIEW OF THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF NERVOUS SYSTEM Anatomy of the Nervous System The nervous system can be separated into parts based on structure and on function: Structurally, it’s organized into the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, both of which…
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Orthopedic Nursing Care
Orthopedic Care Orthopedic care is concerned with preventing, recognizing, and treating injuries, diseases, and ailments that affect the musculoskeletal system of the body. This system consists of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues that enable a human being to perform physical activity. Orthopedic care involves treating common problems such as; 1. Musculoskeletal Trauma: Fractures:…
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Peri-Operative care
Peri-Operative care Peri-Operative care is the care rendered to a patient before, during and after the surgery. Peri-Operative care is composed of the following Pre-operative care: The period of time before surgery. Intra-operative care: The period of time during surgery. Post-operative care: The period of time after surgery. Reasons For Surgery 1. Curative: To completely…
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Care of The Patients ears
EAR IRRIGATION Ear irrigation is the process of flushing the external ear canal with sterile water or sterile saline. Ear irrigation is a procedure where a warm, gentle stream of water is used to flush out debris, wax, or other foreign objects from the ear canal. It is the washing of the external auditory canal…
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Opthalmology
Ophthalmology Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the eyes. Definition of Terms Ophthalmologist: A medical or osteopathic doctor specializing in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform eye surgery, and prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses…
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Prepare For Neural Assessment
NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION Neurological examination is a type of patient assessment which aims at detecting the functions of the cranial nerves in relation to the five senses. What is a neurological exam? A neurological exam, also called a neuro exam, is an evaluation of a person’s nervous system. This examination aims to detect abnormalities in cranial…
