International Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Malar Kodi Aathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept of Child Health Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana-133207, IN

Abstract

Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a self-limited disease common in infants throughout the world and is encountered by all neonatologist who care for newborn. Approximately 1% of infants have some form of respiratory distress that is not associated with infection. Respiratory distress includes both RDS (ie, hyaline membrane disease) and transient tachypnea of the newborn, of this 1%, approximately 33-50% has transient tachypnea of the newborn. Infants with transient tachypnea of the newborn present within the first few hours of life with tachypnea, increased oxygen requirement, and ABGs that do not reflect carbon dioxide retention. It is mostly seen in full or near term babies, risk is equal in both males and females, no racial predilection has reported. Babies born with TTN need special monitoring and treatment while in the hospital, but afterwards most make a full recovery, with no lasting effect on growth and development. It consists of a period of rapid breathing (higher than the normal range of 40-60 times per minute). It is likely due to retained lung fluid, and is most often seen in 35+ week gestation babies who are delivered by caesarian without labor. Usually, this condition resolves over 24-48 hours. The chest X-Ray shows hyperinflation of the lungs including prominent pulmonary vascular markings, flattening of the diaphragm, and fluid in the horizontal fissure of the right lung. Treatment is supportive and may include supplemental oxygen and antibiotics.

Keywords

Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn, Respiratory Distress, Near Term Babies, Prominent Pulmonary Vascular Markings, Lungs, Caesarian Section.

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Akoijam Sangita Devi ¹, Malar Kodi Aathi ²

Affiliations
1 Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, 133207, IN
2 Dept of Child Health Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana.133207, IN

Abstract

The waste produced in the course of healthcare activities carries a higher potential for infection and injury than any other type of waste. Inadequate and inappropriate knowledge of handling of healthcare waste may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment as well. This study aims to see whether PTP has significant impact on level of knowledge and expressed practices of sanitary workers regarding bio-medical waste management, relationship between level of knowledge and expressed practices and to seek the association between knowledge scores with selected demographic variable. The experimental approach one group pretest post design and non- Probability purposive sampling technique, data was collected by using self report interview technique. The collected data was analyzed a it shows that there was marked gain in the mean knowledge score (73.31%) and expressed practice (72.10%) after PTP. There was positive relationship seen between level of knowledge and expressed practice at 0.05 level (t=0.273). There was no significant association found between selected demographic variables (age, gender, and work experience, present area of work, monthly income and source of information) with knowledge score nurses regarding Bio-Medical Waste Management.

Keywords

Biomedical Waste Management, Health Care Activities, Knowledge, Expressed Practices, Sanitary Workers.

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