Gravidity and parity (G/P/A) are terms relating to pregnancy. Definition It is the number of times a female has: Gravidity means having been pregnant, regardless of whether it has been brought to viability (yet alone...

CTG (cardiotocography, from "cardio" meaning "heartbeat", "toco" meaning "uterine contractions", and "graphy" meaning "recording") is recording of the fetal heartbeat and uterine contractions during pregnancy, typically only in the 3rd...

Dental abscess (aka tooth abscess) is a localized collection of pus associated with a tooth. The most common type is a periapical abscess, and the 2nd most common is a...

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of physical/mental defects that can develop in a fetus associated with high maternal alcohol consumption. FASD (Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders) are a continuum of...

Tachypnea (from Greek meaning "rapid breathing") is abnormally rapid breathing. At rest, RR is 12-20 bpm, and tachypnea is >20bpm. [faq]What is tachypnea? Fast breathing. Breathing is normally 12-20 breaths per minute,...

Induced abortion is the intentional killing of a fetus/embryo, by forcing it out of a womb before it is able to survive of its own. Late termination of pregnancy (aka late-term...

Dextroamphetamine is a potent CNS stimulant and amphetamine enantiomer. Purpose ADHD Narcolepsy Athletic performance Cognitive enhancer Recreationally as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant Military air forces as a go-pill during fatigue-inducing mission profiles, e.g. night-time bombing missions. Epidemiology Preparations containing...

​Surgery are techniques involving manual and instruments. Purposes Investigation Treatment of diseases (or injuries) To improve bodily function For appearance Remove unwanted areas (e.g. perforated ear drum) Pre-operative preparation Nothing by mouth (NBM, aka Nil by mouth, Nil...

Oxygen therapy is the administration of O2 as an intervention, and can be used either in chronic or acute Pt care. [faq]What is oxygen therapy? It's where we give oxygen as an...

Route of administration is the path by which a drug is taken into the body. Oral po is shorthand for Per oral Rectally PR is shorthand for Per rectum (it can also refer to Rectal...