Intravenous therapy is a therapeutic tool that introduces intravenous solutions, medications, blood, or blood products directly into a vein. This route of administration can be assisted with both syringes and continuous infusions. IV therapy is also considered the...
Diabetes mellitus (DM), is a group of metabolic disorders that are associated with the impairment of the body to regulate blood sugar levels adequately. The international diabetes federation reports as of 2019, approximately 463 million adults (20-79 years) are living...
Hypertension is a medical condition where the pressure inside the blood vessels is persistently elevated for prolonged periods causing damage not only to the inner lining of the vessels but eventually to the supplying organs. It is also accepted as a major risk factor...
What is an ostomy? An ostomy is a surgically created artificial opening that allows the elimination of excretory products such as urine or stool from the body. These are made after a portion of the intestine or lower urinary tract is removed due to its dysfunction or...
Introduction A wound is defined as any damage or disruption to the normal anatomical structure and function of the body. It can range from a simple break in the integrity of the skin to deep damage to the structure residing underneath it. Such as tendons, muscles,...
What is Enteral Feeding? Any interventional approach to feed a patient through a feeding tube is known as enteral feeding. This kind of tube may be passed from the nose to end in the bowel or the tube can directly be placed into the stomach or the intestines by making...
