Both the aneroid and digital types of sphygmomanometers, used universally to measure blood pressure, have their advantages and disadvantages. Any slackness in maintenance of aneroid type can lead to inaccurate readings. The digital types are easier to use but the movement during the measurement can give erroneous results. Navdeep Dhingra et al discuss the comparative strengths and weaknesses in use of the two kinds of blood pressure devices.
Although serving as a life-saving modality, ventilator is sort of seen with ignominy for its potential in introducing new infections especially pneumonia, which can be fatal and hard to control. Studying the knowledge and practice of 100 ICU staff nurses, Krina Patel et al show that educational sessions including simulation-based training for nurses can minimise the risks of developing ventilator-associated pneumonias, to eventually improve overall patient care in ICU settings.
No other massive health calamity devasted people globally so grievously together with associated complications as did Covid-19. It has not been decimated yet and sporadic cases of re-emergence are being witnessed. In their article on nurses’ knowledge regarding Covid-19 related complications, Sindhu devi et al plead that healthcare professionals need to be shared adequate resources to stay updated about knowledge and developments in addressing pandemics
Non-compliance with hand hygiene norms & practices  is a significant issue among healthcare professionals in transmission of infections. In a survey-based study in healthcare organisations of MP and Kerala, Pramilaa R reveals that the magnitude of healthcare-associated infections and the consequent morbidity & mortality worldwide call for advance preparations. Simple measures like hand hygiene help significantly. Resurgence of sporadic cases of Covid-19 further warrants to stay vigilant.
Growth in persons receiving chemotherapy, a major modality for treating cancer, has triggered search for new measures for relief in patents undergoing chemotherapy. Admittedly, chemotherapy involves risky side effects; in this context, mandala therapy offers hope. Perciyal Angelin Jeya Praba M et al show that mandala therapy may be considered to be included in persons receiving chemotherapy due to its efficacy in mitigating nausea, discomfort, and distress common in chemotherapy patients.
The trend of modern living has led to proliferation in old age homes in India and abroad. Based on a study of perceptions of 368 working middle-age persons under two health facilities of Kozhikode (Kerala) Sreya K et al show that geriatric nurses have a key role in assessing the perceptions and facilitating/ impeding quality living in retirement homes. As such a policy of in-service education for these nurses is the need of the day.
Screen addiction (nomobhobia) is a matter of serious concern for one and all. Solomon & Chicholkar assess the effectiveness of an information module in increasing the knowledge of 200 UG nursing students of Indore (MP) regarding nomophobia and its prevention. Underscoring the urgent need to raise awareness among nursing students about the negative effects of excessive mobile phone use, the authors suggest awareness programmes to educate them on the dangers of nomophobia, and promoting healthier mobile phone habits.
The occupational environment especially affects the health of those exposed to pollutants. In developing countries, millions suffer and die from respiratory diseases due to air pollution. In their study on lung health and respiratory morbidity among petrol pump workers of Delhi, Vijay Indumathy et al recommend a pre-habilitation programme with supporting education & practice for awareness and better pulmonary functioning.
Behavioural patterns determine how far one can achieve the goals set in life. Procrastination i.e. voluntary delay of necessary academic tasks continues is a pressing concern among university students, especially those in nursing. Mahariba & Safreena dwell on the effectiveness of behavioural modification strategies on academic procrastination among 1st Year BSc Nursing students in Chennai, and show that implementing evidence-based procrastination prevention techniques can enhance student.
In our era, discharging multiple responsibilities is becoming quite a challenge. In assessing work-life balance and burnout of nurses during Covid-19 that subjected them to abnormally high home-workplace conflicting demands. Mullick & Singh bring out the varying ability of nurses in managing conflicting roles, at times compromising with job performance as reflected in association of burnout with marital status and experience.

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