Roseola (aka sixth disease) is a disease of children  Sx In older children, manifestations limited to: Fever of about 3 days duration Transient rash (exanthem), that follows [img]roseola-rash.jpg[/img] Source: Prime health channel Pathophysiology Caused by 2 HHV (human...

Lochia is the vaginal discharge after giving birth (postpartum), containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue. It usually continues 4-6 weeks after childbirth. It is sterile for the first 2-3 days,...

Respiratory rate (RR) is the number of breaths taken in a minute. [faq]What is respiratory rate? It's the rate of respiration, so the speed at which we breathe in 1 minute.[/faq] Classification Bradypnea, a...

Breast abscess is a collection of pus that develops into the breast, with different causes. Risk factors >30yo Primi Late delivery Direct trauma to breast tissue, like mastitis Although there was no correlation w/ smoking, this may...

Contraceptive sponge combines barrier and sperimicidal methods to prevent conception. Method The sponge is inserted into the vagina, so it can cover the cervix and prevent any sperm from entering the uterus It...

Protein shake/bar/bites/oats/gels/powders is a powdered protein supplement. MOA Shake is mixed with water, milk, or juice. They come in a variety of flavors Labels on protein shakes suggesting it be taken in cold is...

Saline solution is a sterile solution of NaCl (sodium chloride, aka table salt) in water. Methods Saline solution is used for: IV infusion Rinsing contact lens Nasal irrigation Cleaning a new piercing Types Normal saline (NS, N/S or...

Chest x-ray (CXR) is used to Dx conditions involving the chest wall, and structures within the thoracic cavity, including the lungs (esp. pneumonia, job-related lung disease), heart (esp. heart failure), and...

Tay-Sachs disease (aka GM2 gangliosidosis or hexosaminidase A deficiency) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. In its most common variant (infantile Tay-Sachs disease), it causes a progressive deterioration of...

Female condom (aka femidom) is a device used during sexual intercourse as a barrier contraceptive to reduce the unintended pregnancy, and risk of STI’s, e.g. gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV, though...