AIDS, difference between HIV1 and HIV2
HIV1 and HIV2, what are the differences? The human immunodeficiency virus (also called HIV, an acronym from the…
Sterilization with hydrogen peroxide: what it consists of and what advantages it…
Hydrogen peroxide sterilization, also known as hydrogen peroxide gas sterilization, is a low temperature…
Tics in medicine: meaning, types, causes, diagnosis, treatment
The term 'tics' (also called 'tic-like movements') in medicine refers to all those stereotyped, purposeless and…
What is surgical excision? How and why 10 common procedures are performed
Excision means 'to surgically remove'. In medicine, the term describes the removal of a growth, tissue, organ or…
Tingling in hands, feet, arms and legs: causes and cures
Tingling can be associated with a wide variety of conditions, including prolonged pressure on a nerve, mineral…
What Is Intubation and Why Is It Needed? Insertion of a tube to protect the airway
Intubation is the process of inserting a tube called an endotracheal tube (ET) into the mouth or nose and then into…
Fulminant and chronic pericarditis: ECG, treatment, contagion
Pericarditis is an inflammatory disease (acute or subacute) that affects the pericardium, accompanied by altered…
Antiplatelet agents: trade names, side effects
Antiplatelet drugs (also called antiplatelet or antiplatelet drugs) are a group of drugs capable of negatively…
Scleroderma: causes, symptoms and treatment
Systemic sclerosis (or scleroderma) is a connective tissue disease involving the vascular system, the skin (the…
What is Patient Pressure Management? An overview
Proper pressure management during surgery plays an important role in the safety and comfort of the patient