The purpose of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) insertion is to infuse medications, perform intravenous (IV) fluid therapy or inject radioactive tracers for special examination procedures. Placing a PIV is an invasive procedure and requires the use of an aseptic, no-touch technique. While common IV venipuncture sites are the arms and
A scrotal ultrasound is a safe and painless test that uses sound waves to make images of the scrotum (the pouch of skin at the base of the penis that contains the testicles). Ultrasonography is the ideal noninvasive imaging modality for evaluation of scrotal abnormalities. It is capable of differentiating the most
Penetrating injuries and suspected retained foreign bodies are a common reason for emergency department visits. Sonography is a useful modality in detection and localization of radiolucent foreign bodies in soft tissue which can avoid misdiagnosis during primary emergency evaluation. Ultrasonography (US) allows detection of a variety of soft-tissue foreign bodies,
Serology tests are blood tests that look for specific antibodies that the body has produced to fight the new COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). Science magazine has reported that if antibodies are detected in the blood, the test gives positive results, henceforth the patient is infected and should immediately proceed with treatment. Serology
Since December 2019, the outbreak of the New Coronavirus COVID-19, which started in Wuhan, China, has been affecting the lives of the elderly and children in all the contaminated countries. According to UNESCO, “as of 9 March, 29 countries in three different continents have announced or implemented school closures.” The shutdown of schools
Nasolabial folds are a normal part of the human anatomy, not a medical condition or a sign of aging. However, some people undergo cosmetic procedures in order to reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds or eliminate them. These procedures include the use of dermal fillers, which are implants placed right under the
One of the greatest limitations of laparoscopic surgery is the inability to palpate the tissues. In fact, Only a rudimentary tactile feedback can be obtained through laparoscopic graspers, so as to be able to detect tissue texture or masses underlying the surface of the structure. Laparoscopic ultrasonography makes up of this limitation by
What is Rhinoplasty ? A nose surgery (technically called a rhinoplasty) is surgery on the nose to change its shape or improve its function. It can be done for medical reasons, such as: To correct breathing problems related to the nose or correct disfigurement resulting from trauma or birth defects. It can also be done for
The COVID-19 disease has infected more than 87,000 people worldwide, with China accounting for 91% of cases. Globally the death toll has surpassed 3,000, according to the latest statistics from the World Health Organization. However, the dispersion of COVID-19 is not only a health concern but also an economic one. A
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