Category Archives: General Topics
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Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
Leave a comment20/05/2010 by ArunR
A bone marrow biopsy removes a small amount of bone and a small amount of fluid and cells from inside …
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Ventilator and its Management
Leave a comment20/05/2010 by ArunR
Intubation, with subsequent mechanical ventilation, is a common life-saving intervention in the emergency department (ED). Given the increasing length of …
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Blood Transfusion
Leave a comment13/03/2010 by ArunR
A blood transfusion is the transfer of blood or blood components from one individual (donor) to another (recipient). A blood …
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Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
Leave a comment20/12/2009 by ArunR
A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside of the body. During the test, …
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Edema
Leave a comment19/12/2009 by ArunR
Edema is a general term for swelling in the body due to the buildup of excess fluid in the tissues. …
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International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
Leave a comment24/10/2009 by ArunR
ICD-10 was endorsed by the Forty-third World Health Assembly in May 1990 and came into use in WHO Member States …
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Atherosclerosis
Leave a comment24/10/2009 by ArunR
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which patchy deposits of fatty material (atheromas or atherosclerotic plaques) develop in the walls …
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Care Plan
Leave a comment12/09/2009 by ArunR
Care planning is an essential part of healthcare, but is often misunderstood or regarded as a waste of time. Without …
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