DNE 211: Paediatric Nursing (III)
Paediatric Nursing (III) topics, notes and separate lesson pages for Diploma in Nursing (Extension) students and nursing professionals in Uganda.
Topic: Medical conditions affecting the nervous system
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HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA INFECTIONHaemophilus influenzae is a gram-negative, cocco-bacillary, facultatively anaerobic bacterium that falls...
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MENINGITISThe word meningitis is from Greek μῆνιγξ meninx , “membrane” and the medical suffix – itis , “ inflammation “.
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INTERSEXUAL DISABILITIESThe term intersexuality was coined by Richard Goldschmidt in 1917. The first suggestion to replace the term...
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SEIZURE DISORDERSSeizure is defined as when there is a non-recurrent abnormal electrical activity in the brain or central...
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CEREBRAL PALSYCerebral palsy is defined as a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture,...
Topic: Endocrine disorders affecting the children
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Diabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there...
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ThyrotoxicosisThyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause and therefore...
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PRECOCIOUS PUBERTYPrecocious puberty refers to any physical sex hormone effect, due to any cause, occurring earlier than the...
Topic: Urinary disorders affecting the children
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Nephrotic and Nephritic syndromesNEPHROTIC SYNDROME.
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NEPHRITIC SYNDROMENephritic syndrome is a clinical state that is characterized by acute onset of hematuria, proteinuria,...
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HydroceleA hydrocele is a fluid collection within the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum or along the spermatic cord.
Topic: Integumentary disorders of the skin
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ATOPIC DERMATITISAtopic dermatitis (AD) also known as atopic eczema is a common type of eczema that causes the skin to become...
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ECZEMAEczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, is a dermatologic problem where patches of skin...
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SKIN ALLERGIESSkin allergy is an abnormal reaction of the skin following an irritant that continues as long as there is an...
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PLANT ALLERGIESPlant allergies, also known as pollen allergies or hay fever, refer to allergic reactions that occur when a...
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STINGS AND BITESStings and bites refer to injuries caused by animals, insects, or plants that break the skin surface and can...
Topic: Eye conditions
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GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of disorder characterized by an abnormally high intraocular pressure , optic nerve...
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VISUAL IMPAIRMENTVisual impairment also known as vision impairment or vision loss , is a decreased ability to see to a degree...
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CONGENITAL CATARACTSCongenital cataracts are a type of cataract that occurs at birth or during a baby's first year of life,...
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STRABISMUSIn individuals with strabismus, the eyes do not properly align with each other , meaning they point in...
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Eye Injuries in ChildrenEye injuries are categorized based on the mechanism of injury, the type of trauma, and the specific...
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Foreign body in the EyeA foreign body in the eye refers to any external object or substance that enters and remains within the...
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Eye Infections in ChildrenEye infections occur when bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microorganisms invade the tissues of the eye or...
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Care of a child under going eye surgeryEye care is characterized as the special attention given to the eyes to prevent complications.
Topic: Conditions of the ear and Nose
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HEARING IMPAIRMENTHearing impairment is defined as an impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, that adversely...
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Removal of foreign bodies from the ear and noseA foreign body refers to any object that is not naturally present in a specific area of the body.
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Reye’s SyndromeReye's syndrome commonly affects children recovering from viral infection, most commonly flu or chickenpox.
Topic: Integrated Management of Childhood illnesses (IMCI)
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INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES (IMCI)Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses is a child management process where care/treatment of a sick...
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Assessing and Classification of a Sick Child and General Danger Signs.ASSESSING FOR COUGH OR DIFFICULT BREATHING - THE CHILD MUST BE CALM
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Assessing and Classification of a Sick Child and General Danger Signs.ASSESSING FOR COUGH OR DIFFICULT BREATHING - THE CHILD MUST BE CALM
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TREAT THE CHILD in IMCIFIRST-LINE TREATMENT FOR SEVERE MALARIA: ARTESUNATE
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ASSESS AND CLASSIFY A SICK YOUNG INFANT 0-2 MONTHSDO QUICK ASSESSMENT OF ALL SICK YOUNG INFANTS BIRTH UP TO 2 MONTHS*
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Manage HIV/AIDS using IMCI approach• Follow up monthly as per the national ART guidelines and offer comprehensive management of HIV. Refer to...