Nuchal scan (aka nuchal translucency, nuchal fold) is an U/S prenatal screen assessing the quantity of fluid collecting within the nape of the fetal neck. Method Examined on the early morphology conducted at the...

Childbirth is the expulsion of newborn(s) from a woman's uterus, following a period of pregnancy. Full term is when childbirth usually occurs, about 39-40 weeks after conception. Early term is just...

Antipsychotics are used to Tx psychosis, in particular, schizophrenia. They can also be used to Tx acute mania, agitation, bipolar disorder, autism, major depressive disorder, and so forth. MOA Both generations block...

Pelvic exam is a physical exam of the female pelvic organs. Method External examination, including: Examination and palpate the vulva, perianal area, vaginal canal, for erythema, swelling, excoriation, rash, lesions, masses, trauma Examine for...

Gestational hypertension (aka pregnancy-induced hypertension, PIH) is development of new HTN in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks gestation, without any signs of preeclampsia (including proteinuria). HTN is defined as...

Heart failure (aka congestive cardiac failure, CCF) is where the heart is unable to provide sufficient pump to maintain blood flow needs of the body. [faq]Heart failure, what is it? Is...

Trismus is limited mouth opening (reduced opening of the jaws), especially caused by spasm of the muscles of mastication. Sx Interferes w/ eating, speech, oral hygiene, and can alter facial appearance May be...

Pseudoaneurysm (aka false aneurysm) is a hematoma (i.e. collection of blood) that forms due to a leaking hole in an artery (or vein). Pathophysiology The hole in the arterial wall is generally the result...

Multiple organ failure (aka multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, MODS) is altered organ function in an acutely ill Pt requiring medical intervention to achieve homeostasis. Epidemiology The terms "multiple organ failure" and "multisystem...

Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib, VF) is uncoordinated contraction of cardiac muscle of the ventricles (in the heart), making them quiver rather than contract properly. [faq]What is ventricular fibrillation? The ventricular is the bottom...