Advantages: Patient position: Supine with a roll under the knee to allow knee flexion Tourniquet: Not used unless required Incision: Superficial dissection: 1. Fascia is incised in line of incision & sharply dissected off the vastus lateralis muscle laterally to its inclusion with the iliotibial band, to expose the quadriceps…
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How to apply for King’s Award?
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, formerly known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, is presented annually to UK voluntary sector groups. Recipients are announced in the London Gazette on 2nd of June, marking Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation anniversary. Starting in 2023, the awards will shift to 14 November,…
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Colorectal carcinoma – Duke Staging and Management
TNM stage Duke’s stage Description 5 yr survival Surgery Chemotherapy Radiotherapy 0 – Tis, N0, M0 Limited to mucosa >95% Local excision/polypectomy → Surveillance No No Mnemonic I – T1-2, N0, M0 A A-Ok limited to bowel wall only 90% Wide surgical resection + Anastomosis No No II – T3-4,…
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Spleen, Liver, Kidney Trauma
Approach to abdominal trauma has been discussed earlier. Spleen Injury Liver Injury Kidney Injury General 2nd m/c injured intra-abdominal organ in blunt trauma m/c injury requiring operative intervention in blunt trauma m/c injured intra-abdominal organ overall m/c injured intra-abdominal organ in blunt trauma m/c from blunt trauma maximum warm ischemia…
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How to Make Your Travel Experience More Comfortable and Enjoyable
Travelling is exciting and can help you grow. It might also be difficult to maintain comfort and enjoyment. Consider using a few travel stress-reduction tactics to make your trips more enjoyable. Pack light and smart Packing efficiently is crucial to a comfortable trip. Packing too much might cause tension and…
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Bacterial Food Poisoning
Mnemonic: AB-BC-CES Bacteria Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Food source Duration 1-6 hrs (Preformed toxins) Aureus (S. aureus) +++ +/- +/- Meats, dairy, bakery 24-48 hrs B. Cereus +++ +/- – Reheated fried rice 24 hrs 8-16 hrs B. Cereus (diarrheal toxin) +/- +++ – Meats, stews, gravy 24-48 hrs C. Perfringes…
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Can You Mitigate Male Baldness?
Male baldness, also called male pattern baldness, affects many men as they age. It involves a gradual thinning of the hair on the scalp, which can cause anxiety and frustration for those who experience it. Genetics has a role in determining who will be affected by male baldness. Some steps…
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Unpaired Branches of Abdominal Aorta : Mnemonic
Celiac trunk Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) Inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) Level T12 L1 L3 Branches LHS (Left Hand Side) MRI (distal to proximal) LeSS 1. Left gastric artery Middle colic artery Left colic artery 2. common Hepatic artery Right colic artery Sigmoid arteries 3. Splenic artery Ileocolic artery Superior rectal…