Leukonychia is white discoloration of the nail. [img]leukonychia.jpg[/img] Source: http://www.dermis.net/bilder/CD033/550px/img0063.jpg Causes Harmless, most commonly caused by minor injuries whilst the nail is growing Caused by hypoalbuminemia (low albumin), of chronic liver disease. In this instance, there...

Warfarin is an anticoagulant. Examples include Coumadin. [img]warfarin.jpg[/img] Source: Bristol Labs Purpose Prevention of thrombosis (formation of blood clots) and thromboembolism (migration elsewhere) MOA Warfarin is a synthetic derivative of dicoumarol, a 4-hydroxycoumarin-derived mycotoxin anticoagulant Warfarin and related 4-hydroxycoumarin-containing...

Tanner scale (aka Tanner stages) is a scale of physical development in children, adolescents, and adults. The scale defines physical measurements of development based on external primary and secondary sex...

Thrombosis (from Greek "thrombus") is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel, obstructing flow of blood through the circulatory system. Pathophysiology When a blood vessel is injured, the...

Fracture (FRX, Fx, #) is a break in the continuity of the bone. Causes High force impact/stress, caused by: Falling Pathologic fracture, caused by minimal trauma, due to disease weakening bones (e.g. osteoporososis, bone...

Jugular venous pressure (JVP) is the indirectly observed pressure, over the venous system, as observed over the internal jugular vein. JVPNE/JVPNR is shorthand for JVP not elevated/raised. [faq]What is JVP. And what...

Neurological examination is assessment of sensory and motor to determine whether the nervous system is impaired. Classification [[MMSE]] [[Cranial nerve exam]] [[Upper limb exam]] [[Lower limb exam]] Sensation Dermatome is an area of skin that is mainly supplied...

Otoscope (aka auriscope) is a device used to look into the ears, especially the outer and middle ear, by providing a view of the ear canal and tympanic membrane (aka eardrum,...

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas (i.e. organ sitting under the stomach, which produces digestive enzymes). [faq]What is pancreatitis? Inflammation of the pancreas. Ummm... :umm: Why does it matter? What does the pancreas...

FAST scan (focussed assessment with sonography for trauma) is a rapid bedside U/S examination performed as a screening test. Indications Most useful in trauma Pt's who are hemodynamically UNSTABLE Screening, after trauma, for: Pericardial...