Join Our WhatsApp Channel for Updates!
KMTC: TONSILITIS PEADIATRICS LECTURE NOTES
| Institution | Kenya Medical Training College |
| Course | DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE... |
| Year | 2nd Year |
| Semester | Unknown |
| Posted By | Theatre Nurse mishi |
| File Type | pptx |
| Pages | |
| File Size | 1.06 MB |
| Views | 822 |
| Downloads | 0 |
| Price: |
Buy Now
 Buy via
whatsapp
|
Description
Tonsils are protective (lymph) gland that are situated on both sides in the throat.
Tonsils constitute an important part of the body’s immune system and are vital defense organ.
They protect the body from bacteria and viruses by fighting these as soon as they enter the body via the oral / nasal cavity.
Most cases bacterial tonsillitis are caused by group A beta- hemolytic streptococcus pyogenes (GABHS).
Below is the document preview.
KMTC: RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE LECTURE NOTES
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop when strep throat or scarlet fever isn't properly treated , it can caused rheumatic heart disease . Strep throat and scarlet fever are caused by an infection with group A beta hemolytic streptococcus bacteria.
1263 Views
0 Downloads
1.1 MB
KMTC: RHEUMATIC FEVER LECTURE NOTES
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with Streptococcus bacteria (such as Strep throat or scarlet fever).
This disease is a multisystem inflammatory disease which can affect the heart, joints, skin and brain.
It is an immunologically mediated.
It can be acute or chronic.
1008 Views
0 Downloads
3.78 MB
KMTC: POISONING IN CHILDREN LECTURE NOTES
Ingestion of toxin substances is a common problem in the pediatric age group.
Common causes are household products including kerosene oil, drugs (barbiturates), chemicals (corrosives) and pesticides (organophasphate compound.
Majority of poison are ingested by children at home, include products that are familiar and visual appealing due to glossy packing.
The inherent curiosity and tendency for exploration in children contributes the high incidence of accidental poisoning below 5 years of age.
Usually classified as accidental, homicidal or suicidal, whereas in a majority of cases are accidental
1107 Views
0 Downloads
288.5 KB
KMTC: PERITONITIS LECTURE NOTES
Peritonitis :is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs
1095 Views
0 Downloads
909.5 KB
KMTC: OTITIS MEDIA LECTURE NOTES
Definition: Presence of a middle ear infection
Acute Otitis Media: occurrence of bacterial infection within the middle ear cavity
Otitis Media with Effusion: presence of nonpurulent fluid within the middle ear cavity
OM is the second most common clinical problem in childhood after upper respiratory infection
1153 Views
0 Downloads
489 KB
KMTC: NEPHROTIC SYNDROME LECTURE NOTES
Nephrotic syndrome is a symptom complex manifested by massive edema, hypoalbuminemia, marked albuminuria and hyper lipidemia (hypercholestremia).
1147 Views
1 Downloads
5.41 MB
KMTC: CHILDHOOD MALIGNANCIES LECTURE NOTES
Childhood malignancies in paediatric nursing kmtc lecture notes for both Kenya registered community health nursing and enrolled community health nursing
19 Pages
205 Views
0 Downloads
421.81 KB
KMTC: HIV RELATED DISEASES LECTURE NOTES
HIV related diseases in paediatrics complete lecture notes for both Kenya registered community health nursing and enrolled community health nursing for students and lecturers
208 Views
0 Downloads
20.27 KB
KMTC: CONVULSIVE DISORDERS LECTURE NOTES
Conculsive disorders in peadiatrics complete lecturer/student notes for paediatric nursing for both Kenya registered community health nursing and enrolled community health nursing..full notes
44 Pages
219 Views
0 Downloads
5.02 MB
KMTC: BRONCHOPNEUMONIA LECTURE NOTES
Bronchopneumonia peadiatrics complete notes for paediatric nursing for students and lecturers for both Kenya registered community health nursing and enrolled community health nursing
45 Pages
209 Views
0 Downloads
15.34 MB