How to tell the difference between Extravasation and Infiltration?
Extravasation and Infiltration are complications that occur when a drug or fluid is administered through a venous access and it is leaking out of the…
What is the difference between a group and save and a crossmatch?
Group and Save and Crossmatch are two different tests necessary to request prior to a blood transfusion. Blood transfusions are common in clinical practice, and…
Etymological Equation #3
Let's play the game: Etymological Equation! Origin of the word This word derives from two LATIN words, one meaning small and another meaning ear. do…
Etymological Equation #2
Let's play the game: Etymological Equation! Origin of the word This word derives from two GREEK words, one meaning large and another meaning tongue. do…
Etymological Equation #1
Let's play the game: Etymological Equation! Origin of the word This word derives from two GREEK words, one meaning water and another meaning head. do…
Airborne vs Droplet Transmission
Germs are everywhere Some of them live in our body helping us to stay healthy. Others invade our body and multiply, provoking a body reaction.…
Types of surgery based on urgency
There are different types of surgery and surgeries can be classified according to surgical urgency. The terms used by National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome…
Fetal surgery for Spina bifida (Myelomeningocele )
What is Spina Bifida? A congenital condition developed during pregnancy, whose development of the baby's spine does not occur properly. Spina bifica can be classified as…
Fontanelas: Porque são importantes e quando ossificam?
Revisão anatómica: Antes de responder à nossa questão principal, vamos rever os termos anatómicos e estruturas associadas às fontanelas. Crânio humano é a estrutura esquelética…
Fontanelles: why are they important and when do they close?
Versão portuguesa clique aqui Anatomy review:Before answering our main question, let's review the anatomical terms and structures associated with fontanelles.Skull is the skeletal structure of the…