Burr hole = a surgically created hole to help relieve pressure on the brain when fluid, such as blood, builds up and starts to compress brain tissue Source of definition: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/burr-holes
Glossary Category:
BUSE – Blood urea, serum electrolytes What is the difference between BUSE and RP? – It depends on the center. Some center RP includes Na, K, Cl, urea, creatinine; BUSE almost similar to RP but does not include creatinine
BVM = Bag-Valve-Mask Also known as: Ambu bag
Canadian CT Head Rule Open https://www.myhouseman.my/canadian-ct-head-rule/
Cardiac Enzymes (CE)
Carvedilol https://www.myhouseman.my/carvedilol/
Abbreviation: CCF Congestive cardiac failure
CCTVR — to assess features of shock by touching the peripheries C: Color → Pale / mottled skin C: CRT → CRT >2s T: Temperature → Cold V: Pulse Volume → Weak R: Pulse Rate → Tachycardia Related Posts: Dengue in adults Dengue in paediatrics
Central venous occlusion
Good quality chest compression: Push hard and fast Adult: • 30 compressions : 2 breaths • Rate: ≥100 bpm (100 – 120 bpm) • Depth: ≥5 cm (not more than 6 cm) • Complete chest recoil in between compressions • Minimal interruptions