Child and family nursing Case Study: Neonatal sepsis INTRODUCTION: Sepsis is a widespread bacterial infection in the blood circulation. It is also referred to as septicaemia. Infants are at high risk of infection due to their low and immature immune system. The newborn has a poor response to pathogens and the local inflammatory reaction that … Read more
Importance of verbal communication with critically ill patients in intensive care unit Communication is the process of exchanging information between one or many persons. Nurses use this process constantly to communicate with colleagues, patients and patients’ relatives. However, difficulties arise with critically ill patients hospitalized in intensive care unit. The presence of endotracheal tubes and … Read more