International Journal of Practical Nursing

Although “Pneumonia” was regarded by William Osler in the 19th century as “the captain of the men of death”, the advent of antibiotic therapy and vaccines in the 20th century has seen improvements in survival. Nevertheless, in developing countries, and among all age groups, it remains a leading cause of death. Yet, little attention is paid to this disease. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by various microorganisms. Sudden onset; shaking chill; rapidly rising fever and pleuritic chest pain aggravated by respiration or coughing are its vital clinical manifestations. The key goals of management of Pneumonia are maintaining adequate gas exchange, clearing the infection and promoting the airway clearance through skilled effective nursing interventions. Monitoring the sputum production, respiratory pattern and characteristics, ABGs and SaO2 to determine oxygen needs; Providing chest physical therapy and postural drainage and therapeutic Positioning; Administering Oxygen, Bronchodilators, NSAID’s, Antibiotics and timely suctioning are the goal directed nursing interventions in effective management of Pneumonia. The best way to prevent pneumococcal disease is by getting vaccinated. The pneumococcal vaccines like Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) and Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23) are helpful to protect against some of the more than 90 types of pneumococcal bacteria.

Keywords: Pneumonia; Pnuemonitis; Pneumococcal infections; Bronchopneumonia; Nursing management; Pneumonia vaccination.

Tele-nursing is the use of telecommunications technology to provide nursing practice at a distance. This can be something as simple as faxing medical records to the more complex delivery of nursing care to patients’ home through the use of cameras and computer technologies.Tele-nursing can also provide opportunities for patient education, professional consultations, examination of test results and assisting physicians in implementation of medical treatment protocols. Among its many benefits, tele-nursing may help to solve increasing shortages of nurses; to reduce distances and save travel time, and to keep patients out of hospital. A greater degree of job satisfaction has been registered among tele-nurses. It removes the barriers to health care for people living in remote villages or where adequate health services are not available. 

Keywords: Telecommunications; Telehealth; Video-conferencing; Teleradiology.

The present study has been designed to enhance the knowledge of mothers about mental deficiency and its management. As improving the knowledge of the mothers, help to have a more positive attitude towards the children who are mentally deficient. If the mothers are educated about the needs of mentally deficient child, they would be better equipped to manage their mentally deficient child and cope up with situation. They would also be sensitized towards exploring existing resources for help and guidance.[1] Study is conducted in Nagpur in Nandanban school for Mentally retarded Children. 

Keywords: Psychoeducation; Adaptation; Mental retardation; Health belief model.

The study was conducted to assess the quality of life of women with rheumatic heart disease in selected hospitals of Mumbai. An exploratory descriptive approach was used in the study. The sample consisted of 200 women diagnosed with RHD receiving treatment in selected hospitals of Mumbai. The study was conducted at a Municipal and a Government Hospital of Mumbai. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used in this study. The Self reporting technique and Rating scale was used to assess the quality of life of women with rheumatic heart disease. The result revealed that 50 per cent samples belonged to the age group of 15-24 years, , majority of the samples (62%) were Hindus, (72%) were from joint family, (75%) were non vegetarian, Majority of the samples (77 %) were housewives. About 55% of samples were living in chawls. The finding showed that various factors along with disease contribute to good and bad quality of life of women with rheumatic heart disease. 

Keywords: Quality of life; Rheumatic heart disease.

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