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pleural effusion xray
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Chest X-ray – Pleural Effusion

Epomedicine Jun 21, 2015 No Comments Internal medicinePediatricsRadiologyRespiratory system

Pleura is a mesothelial lined sac that envelopes the lungs and comprises of 2 membranous walls i.e. visceral pleura and parietal pleura that encloses pleural…

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hemoptysis causes
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Hemoptysis – Examination and Evaluation

Epomedicine Apr 9, 2015 No Comments Clinical examinationRespiratory system

Synonym: Haemoptysis Definition of Hemoptysis Simple definition: Expectoration of blood or bloody sputum Hemoptysis is defined as the expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract, a spectrum…

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surface lungs
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Respiratory Examination – Relevant Anatomy and Physiology

Epomedicine Apr 4, 2015 1 Comment AnatomyClinical examinationPhysiologyRespiratory system

1. Division of Airway: Extrathoracic (Upper) airway: Nose to Upper trachea Intrathoracic (Lower) airway: Lower trachea to Alveoli and lungs Note: Vocal fold is also…

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narrowed airway
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Respiratory Examination – Noisy Breathing

Epomedicine Apr 2, 2015 No Comments Clinical examinationRespiratory system

GRUNTING  Definition: A short, explosive, moaning or crying sound heard on expiration (Child and neonates) Cause: Any cause of respiratory distress Mechanism: In attempt to…

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orthopnea
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Respiratory Examination – Dyspnea

Epomedicine Mar 26, 2015 No Comments Internal medicinePediatricsRespiratory system

Definition: Breathlessness inappropriate to the level of physical exertion or even occurring at rest (subjective and not a sign) Mechanisms: Chemoreceptors: Peripheral: Carotid and aortic…

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vats
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Text Presentation on Empyema Thoracis

Epomedicine Oct 28, 2014 No Comments PediatricsRespiratory system

A) INTRODUCTION Empyema (aka Empyema Thoracs or Empyema of the chest) is an accumulation of pus in the pleural space that occurs when an infection spreads from…

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Pulsus paradoxus measurement clinical
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Pulsus Paradoxus – Clinical Examination

Epomedicine Aug 15, 2014 5 Comments Cardiovascular systemClinical examinationRespiratory system

Synonyms: Paradoxical pulse, Paradoxic pulse, Reversed Bernheim sign Definition of Pulsus Paradoxus There is normal physiological fall in Blood pressure upto 10 mmHg during inspiration.…

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COPD ECG
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ECG changes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Epomedicine Feb 27, 2014 No Comments ECGRespiratory system

Synonyms: Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD), Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (COAD), Smoker’s lung Definition: COPD is a lung disease characterized by airflow…

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