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INFECTIOUS ESOPHAGITIS: Causes Symptoms Treatment
INFECTIOUS ESOPHAGITIS: The three most common causes of infectious esophagitis are candida, cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV).
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Peripheral Blood Smear Examination: What abnormalities can be seen on a peripheral blood smear examination?
Peripheral Blood Smear Examination: A blood smear, peripheral blood smear or blood film is a thin layer of blood smeared on a glass microscope slide and then stained in such a way as to allow the various blood cells to be examined microscopically.
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Intestinal Obstruction: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management, Complications Nursing Diagnosis
Intestinal obstruction is an interruption in the normal flow of intestinal contents along the...
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Specimen Collection Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear: Overview, Indication, Procedure
Specimen Collection Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear: The Pap smear is a tool for screening of...
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Induction of labour: Indications, Method, Management, Complications, Bishop score
Induction of labour is initiated using mechanical and pharmacological methods. The intervention is necessary...
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Pericardiocentesis: Preparation Procedure Complications
Pericardiocentesis: Echocardiography-directed pericardial drainage is required for cardiac tamponade due to excess pericardial fluid...
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Hysteroscopy: Test Overview, Indication, Procedure, Normal Findings, Complication
Hysteroscopy test allows direct visualization of the endometrial cavity. It is indicated for women...
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Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: Indication, Method, Complications
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: Invasive intracranial pressure monitoring is mainly limited to neurological and trauma...
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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Mechanism, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) is a series of three or more SVPBs which may...
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Advanced Life Support Medications: Adrenaline, Amiodarone, Atropine, Bicarbonate, Lidocaine, Magnesium, Calcium
Adrenaline Advanced Life Support MedicationsThe vasoconstrictor adrenaline is known to enhance both myocardial and...
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Central Venous Catheter: Indication Anatomy Preparation Technique Procedure Complications
Central Venous Catheter placement is a common procedure used for venous access and various...
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Breast Biopsy: Overview Preparation Findings Indication Nursing Assessment
Breast Biopsy: To assist in establishing a diagnosis of breast disease; in the presence...
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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP): Indication Mechanism Procedure Complication
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP): This is a specialist procedure and should only be performed...
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Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: Indication Procedure Complications by NJE
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: Bone marrow aspiration means to withdraw the fluid portion...
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Hemorrhoids: Causes Symptoms Treatment
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and...
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Fibroids: Types Causes Symptoms Treatment
Fibroids, also called uterine fibroids or leiomyomas, are noncancerous (benign) growths of the uterus...
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Vertigo: Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness, often described as the feeling that...