Uterine massage One hand placed at lower uterine segment (just above pubic symphysis), in cupped position Upper hand placed at uterine fundus Hence, uterus is between examiner’s hands Uterus is then massaged gently in a rotating motion, at fundal part of uterus, while lower segment of uterus is supported by another hand Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEt2IQzia6E Related […]
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Abbreviation: UTI Urinary tract infection ===== 💡Remember If Urine FEME / Urine dipstick shows feature of UTI (leucocyte positive, nitrite positive), do renal punch to look for sign of pyelonephritis
Abbreviation: VTE Venous thromboembolism Pulmonary embolism Deep Vein thrombosis
Abbreviation: WCC White cell count Further reading: Full blood count (FBC)
Wellens Syndrome Definition • Biphasic or deeply inverted T waves in V2-3 PLUS • History of recent chest pain (now resolved) 2 patterns Pattern A – Biphasic T waves Pattern B – Deeply & symmetrical inverted T waves Notes • Patient may have normal /slightly elevated serum cardiac markers • The amplitude of inverted T […]
Widow maker Complete occlusion of left anterior descending (LAD) artery (anterior STEMI) Related post Acute coronary syndrome
Abbreviation: XOA X-ray on arrival e.g. For assessment of fracture healing during appointment in a previously reduced fracture
XOA = X-ray on arrival (usually in Orthopaedic Department), to compare changes before and after CMR / operation, to look for healing / union of the fractured bones