Hemochromatosis: Tests and diagnosis
A physical examination: liver and spleen enlargement; skin color changes.
Blood tests: Blood culture and sensitivity
Definition A blood culture is a laboratory test to check for bacteria or other microorganisms in a blood sample. Most cultures check for bacteria.A culture may be done using a sample of blood, tissue, stool, urine, or other fluid from the body.
Christmas Greetings from doctor Ramaz Mitaishvili
The Christmas season is upon us once again and it’s a wonderful time of year. I have not been on Gather much this year. I can’t stay away, I am so crazy with Christmas shopping, wrapping, baking etc. Each time we gather together in class and learn something new is a small step toward the […]
Meeting in LA Vocational
RM Global Health Inc.(RMGH) and LA Vocational Institute (LAVI) propose a strategic partnership to pursue a long-term work plan – open to participation by all medical programs – intended to have a decisive impact on medical education in particular and ultimately on health professions education in general.
Arterial blood gas sampling: Definition and indications
Arterial Blood Gas Test Definition Blood is drawn anaerobically from a peripheral artery (Radial, Brachial, Ulnar, Femoral, Axillary, Posterior Tibial or Dorsalis Pedis) via a single percutaneous needle puncture, or from an indwelling arterial cannula or catheter for multiple sample.Either method provides a blood specimen for direct measurement of: partial pressures of carbon dioxide (PaCO2); […]
Pediatrician accused of molestation
A Delaware pediatrician is facing numerous charges in the alleged sexual abuse of his patients, authorities said Wednesday, and there may be “multiple victims.”
Hemostasis in brief
Hemostasis or haemostasis (Greek: αιμόστασις aimóstasis, from αίμα aíma “blood” + στάσις stásis “stagnation”) is the process by which blood vessels are repaired after injury. This process starts from vascular contraction as an initial reaction to injury, then to clot formation, and finally removal of the clot when the repair to injury is done. It […]
Russian military ready to battle swine flu
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ABG Sampling: Complications and How to Avoid
In general, an arterial puncture is an innocuous procedure, but occasionally complications may occur. Awareness of the types of complications and their contributory factors will help us to minimize their occurrence. Pain Hematoma Compression Neuropathy Aneurysm Spasms A.V. Fistula Infection Vasovagal response Air or thromb emboli Anaphylaxis from local anesthestic Mercury Embolism
Venipuncture on Children with Autism: A Brief Guide
By Lisa Sall, B.A. Performing venipuncture on normally developing children Children generally have a natural fear of needles and blood Physical restraint will usually only make things worse Phlebotomist should remain calm: best way to keep others calm is to stay calm yourself Three Techniques: Coaching: Talking the child through the procedure Distraction […]
