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Reasons for a false pregnancy test result

No matter how hard it is on a woman’s body, there are many women who consider pregnancy as the biggest blessing in their life. While some are lucky enough to get pregnant on their first try, there are couples who actually suffer from multiple issues to become parents. First and foremost, Pregnancy introduces a plethora of changes in a woman’s lifestyle. Her routine gets altered largely – be it her eating habits, sleeping patterns, mood swings, morning sickness and tons of other things. Unfortunately, many consider it as the only barometer to confirm that a lady is pregnant. Though, with the introduction of pregnancy test kits, it is now much easier to confirm pregnancy but that is also not 100% legit. Home pregnancy test might be 99 percent accurate but there are times when they give completely false results. Most pregnancy kits work on the mechanism of detecting Human Chorionic Gonadotprin or HCG within the urine. This is normally considered the pregnancy hormone which is f...

How Adult Diapers Make Your Life Easier

Adult diapers provide a sense of comfort and mobility, as the wearer feels free to conduct their daily activities without interruptions. From a medical standpoint, adult diapers are a premier solution to a common diagnosis among patients and individuals. They make your life much easier, as you go about your day normally. They are designed to be integrated into your lifestyle, while providing much needed relief to patients with incontinence. They’re effective for both urinary and bowel leakage and can be worn during pregnancy as well. Adult diapers are designed to maximize the quality of life of the person wearing them, while empowering them to continue with their day as planned. Ease of procurement Adult diapers are easy to buy online, with many options in styles and ranges. There are adult diapers being manufactured by the leading medical firms in the world, offering a range of solutions depending on your symptoms. There are diapers that are thicker for extended use, wh...

Tips To Prevent Dengue Fever in Children

Dengue cases witness a spurt, come monsoons. With the rains battering the state and sewage mixed rainwater flowing through the streets, it becomes difficult to control the mosquitoes.  Also known as ‘breakbone fever’, dengue can be fatal when ignored. Being cautious and taking preventive measures becomes all the more necessary, given the fact that no dengue fever vaccine has been developed till date and the work is still in progress. The treatment is usually aimed at alleviating the symptoms. Those with the compromised immune system such as kids and senior citizens are at a greater risk of acquiring the infection from dengue virus. Since the symptoms of dengue in kids resemble that of a viral infection requiring immediate attention, here are a few guidelines that must be adhered to in order to prevent dengue in children- Keep the surroundings neat-  Dirty surroundings and stagnant water invite mosquitoes like no other. Make sure to change water frequently and dispo...

Mapleson classification of breathing system

Breathing system refers to the components that connect the airway of the patient to the anaesthesia machine. This machine is used to dispense a controlled composition of a gas mixture to the patient and allows controlled, spontaneous or assisted respiration. Thus, it delivers the gas to the patient, removes the expired gas and also controls the humidity and temperature of the mixture that is to be dispensed. It can also provide ports for airway pressure, gas sampling, volume and flow monitoring. Mapleson was able to analyse five different arrangements of the components, known as the Mapleson system. This consists of fresh gas flow, a breathing tube, a mask, a reservoir bag and an expiratory valve. These were designated from A to E and the system F was added later on by Wills et al. The characteristics of an ideal breathing system include simplicity, safety and a reasonable cost. It should be able to deliver the intended inspired gas mixture and permit controlled, spontaneous...

Side effects of using a Nebulizer

People with chronic lung conditions, such as asthma, use this device for taking medicine in the form of mist. The device converts liquid medicine into mist which is inhaled through a mouthpiece either through the oral or the nasal passage. Nebulised medicines help improve the airflow. The instant effect of medication in the form of mist is preferred in cases where oral medicines take a lot of time to relieve the patient. Nebulisers vary from patient to patient. When being used for children and babies, a small facemask is used, whereas in the case of adults and older children, a facemask or mouth piece is used. Asthma patients often keep this at home in case of emergencies. You can buy nebulizers online from certified medical instrument distributors. Many people are often sceptical about using nebulizers due to the possible side effects. Though more often than not, the side effects are of the medication and not the instrument itself. Beta-agonists, the mainstay of asthma tre...

Endotracheal Suctioning: 4 Things To Consider

An integral component of bronchial hygiene therapy, Endotracheal Suctioning(ETS) includes the maintenance of the oxygenation in order to prevent any obstruction of the airway. Majorly performed by respiratory therapists, it is one of the most common procedures to clear secretions which may be caused by Endotracheal intubation. Below mentioned are 4 major factors which must be considered by a respiratory therapist while performing Endotracheal Suctioning. Have a look: 1.        Preoxygenation Preoxygenation is one of the major steps followed during ETS procedure. If studies are to be believed, it is difficult to determine the optimal level of preoxygenation. But when ETS is being performed on adults, general practice is followed and they are preoxygenated with 100% oxygen during all stages of the procedure. However, the case is not same with preterm infants. In preterm infants, it can lead to hyperoxia which, in turn, causes retinopathy of pr...

Are You Travelling? Medical Supplies You Mustn’t Forget

Travelling is fun but no one wants to get sick during travelling and you cannot expect when an emergency may come in what way. So, carrying some medical supplies is a basic thing to take care of during travelling. If you are travelling, you should know that medical supplies fall under three categories during trips. They are prescription drugs if you are already suffering from any ailment, non-prescription drugs for common fever, cold, cough, etc., and non-pharmaceutical medical supplies like bandages, needles, syringes, sutures, etc. Remember to waterproof the medical supplies if your plan includes any water activities. You need to take care of the activities you planned and set up medical supplies accordingly in your packaging. You can buy all the necessary supplies at once in any pharmacy before starting for your trip or carefully pack early along with your other packaging. Ø For adventure trips, you must carry plasters, butterfly closures, tape, safety pins, sterile gauze, w...