Tag: thoracic surgery
Match 2013: Pathology, Radiology down; Primary care applications increased this year
NRMP released 2013 match summary last week showing primary care applications increased this year as compared to last year.
Among the specialities saw a decline...
Pneumothorax and its management
Pneumothorax means "air" in the pleural space.
Pathology
1. Chest Trauma
2. Spontaneously occurs in
Chronic bronchitis.
Emphysema.
Bronchial asthma.
Carcinoma.
Lung Abscess
Clinical Features
Sudden onset of unilateral pleuritic chest pain and increasing...
Mastitis and breast abscess
It is the inflammation of breast tissues. Most commonly involved organism is Staph. aureus. It mostly occurs in lactating mothers. Infection from infant mouth...
Thoracic Trauma
Primary Survey
History: AMPLE
A-- allergies, M--- medication, P-- past medical experience, L-- last oral intake, E-- events surrounding the injury
Physical Examination
Airway, Breathing, Circulation,...