Bone Marrow Harvest and Transplant
What is Bone Marrow? It is the soft, spongy tissue that fills the hollow spaces of the interior of the bones, where blood is produced.…
Crash ECMO
ECMO stands for ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, also known as ExtraCorporeal Life Support (ECLS). The aim of ECMO is not to treat the underlying patient's condition, instead…
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Hip dysplasia or Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a condition characterised by the abnormal growth of the hip, manifesting general instability or looseness of the…
Hydrocephalus: VP Shunt, ETV, ETV/CPC, EVD and ICP bolt
Hydrocephalus derives from two Greek words 'hydro' meaning water and ‘cephalus’ meaning head. This condition occurs when excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the brain.…
Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment: condition in which the retina becomes loose due to the presence of fluid (vitreous) under the retina. This is a medical emergency and needs…
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Catheter Insertion
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter is a soft and flexible tube inserted into the peritoneum that allows the patient to perform peritoneal dialysis. The PD catheters…