Hematemesis is the vomiting of blood. Pathophysiology Source is generally thought to be the upper GI tract, typically above the suspensory muscle of the duodenum Cause Mallory-Weiss syndrome, bleeding tears in the esophageal mucosa,...

Adenoidectomy is surgical removal of the adenoids. [faq]What is adenoidectomy, and why do we do it? Adenoid-ectomy means removal of the adenoid's. Obviously your next question will be what are the adenoids...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, benign enlargement of the prostate, adenofibromyomatous hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy) is an increase in the size of the prostate. [faq]What is benign prostatic hyperplasia? It's where the prostate...

Diaphragm is a cervical barrier type of birth control. Method It is a soft latex or silicone dome with a spring molded into the rim It creates a seal against the walls of...

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...

Hypothermia is body core temperature <35°C. [faq]What is hypothermia? Low body temperature. Normal temperature is 37°C ± 0.5°C. Low body temperature is strictly below 36.5, but we don't call it hypothermia until it hits below...

Osgood-Schlatter disease (aka apophysitis of the tibial tubercle, Lannelongue's disease) is an inflammation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity. It is characterized by a painful lump just below...

Obstructed labour (aka labour dystocia) is when, even though the uterus is contracting normally, the baby doesn't exit the pelvis during childbirth, due to being physically blocked. Cause Large or abnomally positioned...

Rhinitis (aka coryza) is irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose. The most common type is allergic rhinitis (aka hayfever). Sx Stuffy nose Runny nose Post-nasal drip See also Cold Hayfever

Well-baby exam are screening check ups to evaluate growth and development of children. Components Growth measurements, including length, weight, and head circumference. The baby will need to be undressed, so keep a...