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Fluorescein staining (ophthalmology)

Intillation of fluorescein into the eye Fluorescein is a fluorescent dye that is used in ophthalmology for better visualisation of the eye during examination It is instilled into

Obstetrics

False Pelvis

Part of pelvis above the linea terminalis Obstetric function – support of gravid uterus during pregnancy

Medical mnemonics

Fever with rash – based on day of appearance of rash

Menmonic – Very Sick People Must Take Double Tablets This is decoded as follows: Fever with rash appearing on (approximately) Day 1 – Varicella Day 2 – Scarlet

Obstetrics

Modified Bishop's Score

Modified Bishop’s Score is a criterion that can be used as a prognostic index for the success of induction. It takes into consideration factors such as condition of

Acronyms

OTA – Acronym

Orthopedic Trauma Association

Cardiology

Pulsus paradoxus

It refers to the decrease in the systolic blood pressure by more than 10mm Hg during inspiration Seen in cardiac tamponade constrictive pericarditis obstructive pulmonary disease The reason

Cardiology

Inspiratory decrease in systolic blood pressure and pulse volume – Mechanism

The systolic blood pressure and pulse volume decreases during the inspiratory phase of respiration. Mechanism During inspiration there is increased venous return (due to negative intrathoracic pressure) right

Cardiology

Reverse Bernheim effect

Compromise of the left ventricular filling due to bulging of the interventricular septum into the left ventricle Can occur due to Physiologically during inspiration due to increased filling

Cardiology

Bernheim effect

Right ventricular failure occurring due to the mechanical obstruction caused by the bulging of the ventricular septum into the right ventricle First described by Bernheim in 1910 Can

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