OSTEOARTHRITIS (DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE)
OSTEOARTHRITIS (DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE) …
Month: May 2021
PTOSIS (DROOPY EYELID)
PTOSIS (DROOPY EYELID) DEFINITION – Drooping or falling of upper or lower eyelid is called as Ptosis or droopy eyelid. * Classification 1) Congenital 2) Acquired : ✓ Neurogenic ✓ Myogenic ✓ Aponeurotic ✓ Mechanical ✓ Neurotoxic.. (1) Congenital ptosis – It is assoSiated with the congenital weakness of levator palpebrae superiors a) Simple …
RETINITIS- THE EYE DISEASE
RETINITIS- THE EYE DISEASE DEFINITION RETINITIS- THE EYE DISEASE – Retinitis is also known as Retinitis pigmentosa . – These are group of inherited diseases – It damages the light sensitive rods and cones in the retina. – Rods : provide side and night vision , are affected more than cones – Cones : …
CHOLECYSTECTOMY
CHOLECYSTECTOMY Definition – Removal of gallbladder is called as Cholecystectomy. – Cholecystectomy means making an opening in gallbladder for removing gallstones at the neck of gall bladder and for draining the obstructed gall bladder. * Indications 1) Gall stones ( cholelithiasis ) 2) Acute and chronic cholecystitis 3) Carcinoma of gall bladder 4) …
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR). – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) is a lifesaving technique. – This technique is used in many emergencies including the heart attack or near drowning where someone’s breathing or heart beat has stopped. • ABC of CPR ✓ A – Airway – To maintain an open and clear airway ✓ B …
PAINFUL ARC SYNDROME
PAINFUL ARC SYNDROME DEFINITION – Arc of shoulder abduction elevation from 45 to 160° is painful but painless up to initial 45° as well as pain free terminal range from about 160° to full elevation. – Passive ROM is free . • CAUSE – mechanical and tender structures are gets nipped in between the …
OXYGEN THERAPY
OXYGEN THERAPY Definition – Oxygen therapy is the use of oxygen as a medical treatment. • Indications – SaO2 level below 90% – Before and after suctioning – Heart surgery – during exercise – Terminally ill patients – Breathlessness on exercise. • Complications – Hypercapnia – Oxygen toxicity – Blindness – Atelectasis – Discomfort and …