Interpersonal Relations Theory by Hildegard Peplau
Hildegard Peplau is widely regarded as the “mother of psychiatric nursing” for her pioneering work on interpersonal relations and its use in nursing practice. Just like Florence Nightingale, she had a significant impact on modern nursing, particularly in psychiatric and mental health care. In this article, we will learn about the interpersonal relations theory. But […]
The Need Theory by Virginia Henderson
We have been talking about nursing theories and we began with Florence Nightingales’ Environmental Theory. In this article, we will talk about The Need Theory by Virginia Henderson- a nurse who impacted the modern nursing field and whose works inspired other theorists like Faye Abdellah. Who Was Virginia Henderson? Virginia Henderson, also called the first […]
The Environmental Theory by Florence Nightingale
Florence nightingale was the founder of modern nursing. She recognized nursing as a professional endeavor distinct from medicine. Brief History Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy, while her affluent British parents were on an extended European tour; she was named after her birthplace. She completed her three months nursing training […]
Regurgitation
Regurgitation, also referred to as spitting up or a wet burp, is considered normal infant behavior. Most infants will spit up at least occasionally. Causes Pathophysiology A wet burp involves either dribbling of undigested liquids from the mouth and esophagus, or the expulsion of those liquids with the force of a burp. Clinical Manifestations Spitting […]
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation of the alveoli (air sacs). It can affect one or both lungs and is characterized by symptoms such as cough, fever, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Pneumonia in children can be caused by various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Causes 1. Bacterial Infections: 2. […]
Failure to Thrive (FTT)
Failure to Thrive (FTT) is a condition in which a child fails to gain weight or grow as expected. This term typically refers to children whose growth and development are significantly below the norm for their age and sex. It can manifest as weight below the 5th percentile for age or a significant drop in […]
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. These symptoms occur due to bronchial hyperreactivity and inflammation, leading to narrowing of the airways. Asthma can vary in severity and is often diagnosed in childhood. Causes Asthma in children is multifactorial with both genetic […]
Croup
Croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is a common respiratory condition in children characterized by a combination of symptoms including a barking cough, stridor (a high-pitched wheezing sound), and hoarseness. It primarily affects young children, typically between 6 months and 3 years of age, and is usually viral in origin. Causes 1. Viral Infections: 2. Other […]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden unexplainable death of a previously healthy infant who is less than 1 year old. The cause of death cannot be established by postmortem examinations. Risk factors for SIDS Prevention Nursing Implications When dealing with a family whose infant has just died of suspected SIDS in the emergency […]
Thyroid Studies
Thyroid studies are evaluated if a disorder of the thyroid gland is suspected. Thyroid is crucial for the normal development of the fetus and to maintain anormal metabolic function. Serum levels of thyroid hormones (Triiodothyronine (T₃), Thyroxine (T₄), Free thyroxine (FT₄) and Thyroid-stimulating hormone or thyrotropin) are used to assess the function. Thyroid abnormalities are […]