In the past, pregnant women would consider exercises a no-no, they fear that this may interrupt and alter the normal processes of their pregnancy and might risk their life and their baby’s. This belief is rather obsolete and should be left behind...

It has been noted that shock in children can be easily managed if early recognition of the condition is achieved and if timely intervention and treatment is initiated. Nurses have a big role in such through proper patient assessment, family education,...

Importance It is necessary in serving the fetus and to prepare the circulatory  system to function after birth Three Important Parts of the Fetal Circulation Ductus Venosus shunts a significant majority (80%) of the blood flow of...

Rabies is an avoidable viral disease of mammals mainly often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. According to Centre of Disease and Control, majority of the cases reported were bites from raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes.  Recent studies...

Potassium deficit or hypokalemia is a condition where the serum potassium in the blood becomes lower than its normal value of 3.5 meq/L.  It is common among pediatric patients who are critically ill. It reflects a total body insufficiency of potassium or...

Hyperkalemia or potassium excess is an occurrence where the serum potassium concentration is greater than the normal limits. The major cause of this condition is attributed to a decreased renal excretion of potassium (those who have underlying renal...