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The term block is somewhat misleading in the case of first-degree AV block because there is no actual block, but merely an abnormal delay of the impulse conduction from the atria to the ventricles. This manifests as a prolonged PR interval on the ECG. The PR interval is =0.22 s in first-degree AV-block.
Hand washing, also known as hand hygiene, is the act of cleaning hands for the purpose of removing soil, dirt, and microorganisms. If water and soap is not available, hands can be cleaned with ash instead. Medical hand hygiene refers to hygiene practices related to medical procedures.
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that increases myocardial oxygen perfusion and indirectly increases cardiac output through afterload reduction.
Cardiogenic shock when used alone as treatment for myocardial infarction.
Koplik’s spots: Little spots inside the mouth that are highly characteristic of the early phase of measles (rubeola).
A facial palsy is weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the face.
Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes a temporary
weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a special method of care of low birth weight (<2500gm) babies. As the name suggests Kangaroo Mother Care consists of keeping the baby in close skin-to-skin contact with his/her mother as practiced by female kangaroo animal for their babies.
Breath-holding spells can be terrifying for parents because kids often hold their breath until they pass out. they’re an involuntary reflex, which means kids have no control over them
Causes and risk factors for cervical cancer include human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, having many sexual partners, smoking, taking birth control pills, and engaging in early sexual contact.
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine mainly used to treat allergies. It is also used for insomnia, symptoms of the common cold, tremor in parkinsonism, and nausea. It is used by mouth, injection into a vein, and injection into a muscle.
Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60). A blood pressure reading appears as two numbers. The first and higher of the two is a measure of systolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood.