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Surgical Site Infection (SSI) : CDC Definitions Simplified

Epomedicine, Jan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021

Superficial Incisional SSI Stab wound, pin site infection or stitch abscess alone is not considered an SSI. a. Time: Occurs within 30 days after any operative procedure (where day 1 = the procedure date) AND b. Site: Involves only skin and subcutaneous tissue of the incision AND c. Infection: At…

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Chronic Wounds : Mnemonic Approach

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Jan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021

Chronic wounds are wounds that have failed to proceed through an orderly and timely reparative process to produce anatomic and functional integrity over a period of 3 months. Factors that Adversely Affect Wound Healing Mnemonic: DIDN’T HEAL Diabetes (Diminished sensation, peripheral perfusion and impaired polymorphonuclear phagocytosis) Infection Drugs (Steroids and…

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Why are Qualifications in Modern Health Systems More Important Than Ever?

Epomedicine, Jan 13, 2021Jan 13, 2021

During 2020 and now going into 2021 the world is seeing one of the biggest dangers to public health for generations. Across the world, healthcare infrastructure is struggling to cope with unprecedented demand and in many countries, it is literally buckling. Modern systems are nothing without the right professionals to…

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What is the average recovery time for non-surgical fat removal procedures?

Epomedicine, Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021

Medical spas and medical beauty treatments are extremely popular and becoming more so every year as new innovations arrive. Previously if someone wanted to undertake a procedure to improve their appearance or reduce unwanted fat they would be looking at a surgical procedure. With surgery comes inherent risks. Any time…

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Cardiovascular Self-Medication: Sports! (4 Proven Exercises)

Epomedicine, Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021

A sedentary lifestyle is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the planet. Therefore, it goes without saying that being active is part of good heart health. Physical exercise, like rowing, gives an excellent cardiovascular workout. Basically, it strengthens your…

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Wrist Ligaments

Epomedicine, Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021

a. Interosseous: Extend deeply, directly between two bones Radioscapholunate (RSL) aka Ligament of Testut (neurovascular conduit to SL ligament) Scapholunate (SL) and Lunotriquetral (UL) – volar, dorsal and proximal fibrocartilaginous membrane components Capitohamate (CH) b. Palmar-proximal V: Converge as an “upside-down V” from the radius/ulna to lunate Radio-luno-triquetral (RLT) –…

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Do air purifiers filter and kill viruses and bacteria?

Epomedicine, Jan 4, 2021Jan 4, 2021

Clean air is something that is very important. There are so many different pollutants in the air that we breathe, along with other things such as germs and dust, and these can affect us in a number of ways. Long term exposure to polluted air, such as that which can…

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Shoulder X-ray views

Epomedicine, Jan 2, 2021Aug 7, 2024

Shoulder X-ray views AP Shoulder: in plane of thorax AP in plane of scapula: Angled 45 degrees lateral Scapular Y lateral: Erect with opposite shoulder rotated 40 degrees out and beam centered on spine of scapula (shoulder dislocations and scapula fractures) Supraspinatus outlet view: Scapular Y view with beam caudally…

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