Medical Abbreviations: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Posted by admin on Oct 17, 2024 in Medicine & Health | 0 comments

Common Medical Abbreviations

A

A&E: Accident and Emergency
a&w: Alive and Well
a.c.: Before Meals/Food (Latin)
AB: Apex Beat
ABC: Airways, Breathing, Circulation
abd / abdo.: Abdomen
ABM: Aggressive Behaviour Management
ACTH: Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
ADLs: Activities of Daily Living
AF: Atrial Fibrillation
AFP: Alphafetoprotein
AHA: Area Health Authority
AI: Aortic Incompetence
AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AIN: Assistant in Nursing
amp.: Ampoule
APPT: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
asp.

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Comprehensive Guide to Chemical Bonds, Molecular Structures, and Human Body Systems

Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2024 in Medicine & Health | 0 comments

Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structures

Chemical Bonds

A chemical bond is the attractive force that holds two atoms together. The fundamental principle governing chemical bonding is the octet rule, which states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their outermost shell (except for hydrogen, lithium, and beryllium, which achieve stability with two electrons).

There are several types of chemical bonds:

• Ionic Bond: This bond results from the electrostatic attraction

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Understanding COPD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD involves reduced expiratory flow and decreased maximum voluntary ventilation, essentially dropping the lung’s capacity. It often stems from chronic bronchitis or emphysema, developing slowly, progressively, and usually irreversibly. This chronic airflow limitation or obstruction is linked to an abnormal inflammatory response to harmful particles and noxious gases.

Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a cough and expectoration lasting

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Pediatric Emergencies: A Quick Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2024 in Medicine & Health | 0 comments

Cardio

Congenital Heart Defects

ASD	VSD	CA	PDA	AS	Fallot	SVT	VT
S2 Split RVH Surgery	RVH LVH Sys+Thrill HR/RR(+) 50% close 50% surgery	LVH BP(+)/RR(+) No Sys Mur 0 Femoral pulse surgery 3-10YO	mechine murmor S2(+) LVH -Indomethacin (Preterm/noCHF) -Surgeu	LVH Systolic to right Dizzy/yncope Surgery	RVH Cardiomegaly Cyanosis Surgery Comp: (IE/Fe def/thrombsi)	-Vagal -Adenosine12mg -amiodoron cardioversion	Pulse(+): Cardioversion Pulse(-): Defibr/NE/Resusitate!

HBP Monotherapy =CCB!!

Arrhythmias

SVT

• Vagal maneuvers
• Adenosine 12mg
• Amiodarone
• Cardioversion

VT

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Bedridden Patient Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Caregivers

Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2024 in Medicine & Health | 0 comments

Bedridden Patient Care

1. Introduction

This guide provides comprehensive information for caregivers of bedridden patients. Bedridden patients require continuous care due to various reasons:

• Transient illnesses (e.g., accidents, pneumonia)
• Chronic illnesses (e.g., lung disease, renal disease)
• Severe disabilities (e.g., hemiplegia)

These individuals may receive care at home, in nursing homes, or care centers.

2. Home Care

Home care involves shared responsibility between family and professional caregivers.

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Glossary of Difficult Words from A to Z

Posted by admin on Oct 10, 2024 in Medicine & Health | 0 comments

A

Abacus: A wooden box with ten parallel wires and ten beads on each wire used for counting.

Abdicate: To relinquish power (e.g., The king abdicated).

Aboriginal: A primitive inhabitant of a country. / Native: A plant or animal from the place where you live.

Abreva: Watering livestock / Manger: Pond, river, or container where livestock drink.

Absolve: To free a defendant from guilt (e.g., The prisoner was acquitted).

Abusus: Abuse of Power

Acicate (spur): Spur a single tip / encouragement, motivation

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