Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Acidosis is an acid-base imbalance resulting from excessive absorption or retention of acid or excessive excretion of bicarbonate produced by an underlying pathologic disorder.
Metabolic Alkalosis
Metabolic Alkalosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by excessive loss of acid or excessive gain of bicarbonate produced by an underlying pathologic disorder. Metabolic alkalosis causes metabolic, respiratory, and renal responses, producing characteristic symptoms. This condition is always secondary to an underlying cause.
Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Acidosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide and decreased blood pH.
Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory Alkalosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by decreased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide and increased blood pH to less than 35 mm Hg, which is due to alveolar hyperventilation.
Nursing Fundamentals and Skills
Nursing Management: Guide to Organizing, Staffing, Scheduling, Directing and Delegating
Imagine a nursing team where every task flows seamlessly, every team member feels empowered, and conflicts are resolved swiftly and constructively. This isn't a distant dream—it's the result of mastering key nursing management concepts that can transform your healthcare environment.
Community Organizing Participatory Action Research (COPAR)
COPAR or Community Organizing Participatory Action Research is a vital part of public health nursing. COPAR aims to transform the apathetic, individualistic and voiceless poor into dynamic, participatory and politically responsive community. Learn more about COPAR here.
Nursing Fundamentals and Skills
Measuring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)
Central venous pressure (CVP) describes the pressure of blood in the thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart. CVP reflects the amount of blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into the arterial system.
Nursing Fundamentals and Skills
Ear Irrigation
Curious about mastering ear irrigation? This essential nursing procedure is key for removing earwax, foreign objects, and discharge safely and comfortably. Dive into the careful techniques and knowledge needed to perfect this skill and ensure patient care excellence!
Nursing Fundamentals and Skills
Colostomy Irrigation
Colostomy irrigation is a way to regulate bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time.
Nursing Fundamentals and Skills
Eye Drop Instillation
Eye drop instillation is the dispensation of a sterile ophthalmic medication into a patient's eye.
