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Measles ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
Also known as Rubeola virus. It is a common childhood disease. Infection of the respiratory system. infection caused by a virus, which causes an illness displaying a characteristic skin rash.
Signs and Symptoms ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
Dry Persistent Cough Coryza (runny nose) Conjunctivis (Red Eyes) Sore Throat Koplik’s Spots (grayish pecks) Four day fevers that reach up to 40˚C (104˚F) Red Blotchy Skin Rash Sensitivity to light
Mode of Transmission ➢ Airborne pathogen which spreads primarily via the respiratory system. ➢ It is transmitted in the respiratory secretions, and can be passed from person to person via aerosol droplets containing virus particles. Incubation Period ➢ 10 days from exposure to appearance of fever ➢ 14 days until rash appears Methods and Prevention and Control ➢ Avoid exposing children to any person with fever or with acute catarrhal symptoms. ➢ Isolation of cases from diagnosis until about 5-7 days after onset of rash. ➢ Disinfection of all articles soiled with secretion of nose and throat. ➢ Encouragement by health department and by private physician of administration of measles immune globulin to susceptible infants and children under 3 years of age in families or institutions where measles occur. ➢ Live attenuated and inactivated measles virus vaccines have been tested and are available for use in children with no history of measles, at 9 months of age or soon thereafter. Nursing Responsibilities ➢ Emphasize the need for immediate isolation when early catarrhal symptoms appear. ➢ Observe closely the patient for complications during and after the acute stage. ➢ Teach, demonstrate, guide and supervise adequate nursing care indicated. ➢ Explain the proceedings, in proper disposal of nose and throat discharges. ➢ Explain concurrent and terminal disinfection.
Nursing Care ➢ Protect the eyes of the patients from glare of strong light as they are apt to be inflamed. ➢ Keep the patient in an adequately ventilated room but free from drafts and chilling to avoid complications of pneumonia. ➢ Teach, guide and supervise correct technique of giving sponge bath for comfort of patient. ➢ Check for corrections of medication of treatment prescribed by the physician. Complications that may develop ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
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Also known as Rubeola virus. It is a common childhood disease. Infection of the respiratory system. infection caused by a virus, which causes an illness displaying a characteristic skin rash.
Signs and Symptoms ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
Dry Persistent Cough Coryza (runny nose) Conjunctivis (Red Eyes) Sore Throat Koplik’s Spots (grayish pecks) Four day fevers that reach up to 40˚C (104˚F) Red Blotchy Skin Rash Sensitivity to light
Mode of Transmission ➢ Airborne pathogen which spreads primarily via the respiratory system. ➢ It is transmitted in the respiratory secretions, and can be passed from person to person via aerosol droplets containing virus particles. Incubation Period ➢ 10 days from exposure to appearance of fever ➢ 14 days until rash appears Methods and Prevention and Control ➢ Avoid exposing children to any person with fever or with acute catarrhal symptoms. ➢ Isolation of cases from diagnosis until about 5-7 days after onset of rash. ➢ Disinfection of all articles soiled with secretion of nose and throat. ➢ Encouragement by health department and by private physician of administration of measles immune globulin to susceptible infants and children under 3 years of age in families or institutions where measles occur. ➢ Live attenuated and inactivated measles virus vaccines have been tested and are available for use in children with no history of measles, at 9 months of age or soon thereafter. Nursing Responsibilities ➢ Emphasize the need for immediate isolation when early catarrhal symptoms appear. ➢ Observe closely the patient for complications during and after the acute stage. ➢ Teach, demonstrate, guide and supervise adequate nursing care indicated. ➢ Explain the proceedings, in proper disposal of nose and throat discharges. ➢ Explain concurrent and terminal disinfection.
Nursing Care ➢ Protect the eyes of the patients from glare of strong light as they are apt to be inflamed. ➢ Keep the patient in an adequately ventilated room but free from drafts and chilling to avoid complications of pneumonia. ➢ Teach, guide and supervise correct technique of giving sponge bath for comfort of patient. ➢ Check for corrections of medication of treatment prescribed by the physician. Complications that may develop ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
Ear Infection Bronchitis, laryngitis or croup Pneumonia Encephalitis Pregnancy Problems
