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The USG of the ankle revealed bilaterally symmetrical bulky tendo Achilles with a heterogeneously hyperechoic lesion and foci of calcification. The impression? Tendo-achilles xanthomas To know more about the treatment method, read our newsletter! #aimsrc #medicalcollege #medicine #college #doctors #youth #medicalcolleges #neet #medicalcollegeindia #medicalstudent #youngminds #Bangalore #newsletter #casestudy #medicalcase

It’s C-Section Awareness Month!!! Cesarean birth is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. This is usually done when a healthcare provider believes it is the safer delivery option for the baby, mother or both individuals. Though this is the primary reason, some moms opt for a c-section rather than a vaginal delivery. Follow us for more information on C-Sections and how to manage them. #csection #csectiondelivery #csectionmom #pelvichealth #pelvicpt #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy

Short Bowel Syndrome in children has different causes than those in adults. Kids can be born with with #SBS or they can have a condition that results in a surgical intervention that results in #SBS. To learn more about Short Bowel in Kids visit: https://lnkd.in/gFGPvBkK #ShortBowelSyndromeAwarenessMonth #Gutsy

Different Stages of Denuded Wounds Denuded wounds can manifest in various stages, each requiring specific care approaches. Stage 1 - Erythema and Superficial Loss: The initial stage involves redness and superficial skin loss, often resembling a mild abrasion. Stage 2 - Partial Thickness Loss: The wound extends beyond the superficial layers, involving partial thickness loss with the exposure of the dermis. Stage 3 - Full Thickness Loss: The wound extends through all layers of the skin, exposing subcutaneous tissues. Stage 4 - Full Thickness Tissue Loss: This involves extensive tissue loss, potentially exposing muscle, bone, or supporting structures. #woundcare #healthcareprofessionals #nursesofinstagram #woundmanagement #patientcare #simpletips #healthcaretips #woundpros #healingcare

Equip your practice with the gold standard in pediatric color vision testing today!

UPDATE: In the past, paediatric lacerations requiring sutures often required admission and a general anaesthetic for wound closure. This blog looks at how we can provide timely, cost effective and acceptable management in the ED that avoids this paradigm. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e2qsre6k

Did you know that Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) can boost your practice's profitability? By offering world-class hygiene treatments with GBT, you can: - Attract new patients and engage more effectively with your existing ones - Benefit from an 85% recall rate, leading to fewer cancellations and missed appointments - Increase profitability indirectly as patients who experience top-notch hygiene services are more likely to trust your practice for other treatments, assuming the same level of excellence throughout. Find out more 👉 https://okt.to/4fEUxJ #GBT #GuidedBiofilmTherapy #DentalHygiene #DentalCare #PracticeProfitability #PatientEngagement #WorldClassCare

🔍 Did you know? Retrograde femoral nailing is a versatile technique with some intriguing applications! 🤔 1️⃣ Obese patients? It's a solution when an antegrade entry portal is a tough feat. 2️⃣ Femoral neck and shaft fractures? Retrograde nailing allows separate fixation devices for both. 3️⃣ Floating knee injuries? It enables fixing femoral and tibial fractures through a single incision. 4️⃣ Multiply-injured trauma patients? Say goodbye to a fracture table, saving precious operative time. 5️⃣ Even for pregnant patients, it minimizes pelvic fluoroscopy. Now that's innovation in action! 💡💪 #OrthoInsights #MedicalMarvels #RetrogradeRevolution

Assessing the competency and sufficiency of velo-pharyngeal closure in pediatric case post cleft repair. Fluoroscopy is valuable tool for such cases.

#11MonthsBaby #PeaNutInTrachea 11 Months Baby Brought to Paediatrician with C/O Noisy Breathing, Cough since 12 hrs. Tried Symptomatic treatment at Local Hospital, but not subsiding. H/O Cough while eating biscuit, but very small pieces. CxR - WNL O/E - Noisy Breathing on & office Family H/O Asthma + nt. SpO2 - 80 % @ R.A, Patient restless, Auscultation - Bil Extensive Wheeze. Kept on HFNC, Started on Nebulization, Steroids - comparatively better. Persistent Wheeze, unable wean from HFNC even after 24 hrs. Started on Aminophylline. Wheeze decreased but intermittent with Tachypnea, tried weaning, but baby was not comfortable. Discussed with Pulmonologist, Auscultation Wheeze +nt, Noisy Breathing+nt. As baby is not responding to Medical management, thought of doing CT chest as Xray is normal, But in view of Tachypnea, On HFNC, Can't give Sedation for CT, deferred. Counselled parents Regarding need of Bed side Broncoscopy, convinced with great difficulty . Did Bed side Bronchoscopy With HFNC without Sedation, Noted Foriegn body in Trachea Blocking 90% of the Lumen. Counselled Parents, Shifted to OT, Retrieved with Rigid Broncoscope, Rigid Optical Forces. Surprised to see Large Peanut almost 2 cms Long. Baby was of HFNC after 3 hrs of Procedure, Off Oxygen after 6 hrs, Discharged after 24 hrs. Learning Points - 1) Noisy Breathing in Children - Try to Rule out Foriegn Body 2) If the Baby is not fit to undergo CT, try to Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy ( call your Expert Colleague) 3) All Wheezes are Not Asthma ( Especially in Children) For Full Video - Watch on 👇 YouTube Link https://lnkd.in/eFcJwkYC #PAEDIATRICAIRWAYFORIEGNBODY #FORIEGNBODYINTRACHEA #PAEDIATRICRIGIDBRONCHOSCOPY