RULE OF NINE The rule of nine is a tool used for the rough estimation of the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by a burn. This is useful in directing treatment solution including estimating patients’ fluid requirements and determining hospital admission criteria. The rule of nine can be performed quickly and easily and can …
MUSCLE FATIGUE Muscle fatigue is the reduction or decline in the capability of a muscle to perform work. It can be associated with a state of exhaustion, which may occur as a result of strenuous activity or exercise. A person that suffers from muscle fatigue will have a hard time getting a specific muscle to …
Hammer Toe or Mallet Toe A hammer toe is a condition that affects the toes of your feet, causing them to curl towards the foot instead of their natural position. Also known as mallet toe, the condition can occur at birth, but may also happen over time. The two prominent causes for a hammer toe …
FRACTURES A fracture is a medical term for a broken bone. It is a medical condition characterized by a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone. Most human bones are strong and can generally withstand strong impact or forces. However, bones break when the pressure or force applied to them are too …
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS is a syndrome of symptoms of respiratory failure like Dyspnea, hypoxia, cyanosis. ARDS is a lung condition in which alveoli that are normally air filled balloons when filled with fluid result in respiratory distress by diffused alveolar damage. The peripheral organs as a fatal consequence do not get the required …
NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA (NMO) Neuromyelitis Optica is an immunological disorder characterized by inflammation and demyelination of the eye nerve (optic neuritis) and the spinal cord. Neuromyelitis Optica which is also known as Devic’s disease is a very rare condition and is often misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis or thought to be a type of multiple sclerosis. Recent …
Moringa – the ‘drumstick tree’ While Moringa Oleifera has ascended in acclaim as in recent years, the plant has been viewed as a superfood in Ayurveda for quite a long time. The plant’s leaves, blossoms, drumsticks, roots, and seeds each offer an incentive as far as nutrition or as common cures. Moringa leaves are known …
Mallory-Weiss Tear What is Mallory Weiss Tear? Mallory Weiss Tear refers to in the mucosa at junction of the stomach an esophagus (gastroesophageal junction). Before getting into its detail, let us first know, what is esophagus? Esophagus is a tube like structure that extends from your throat to the stomach. Its major function is to …
CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE (CMT) Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves are the nerves outside the main central nervous system – the spinal cord and brain. These nerves control muscles and send data from the arms and legs to the brain, allowing a person to sense touch. …
Baby Not Keeping the Pacifier In? Here’s Some Tips on How to Make Them Having a pacifier as your secret weapon might make you feel confident about parenting your baby. However, sometimes, just sticking the pacifier inside the baby’s mouth will not be enough to stop them from crying. Babies might not take pacifiers immediately and some …
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