Noma (Cancum Oris)
Noma Noma is a severe disfiguring gangrene of the mouth and face that begins as a gingival ulcer and spreads rapidly through the tissues of the mouth and face. Synonyms…...
Noma Noma is a severe disfiguring gangrene of the mouth and face that begins as a gingival ulcer and spreads rapidly through the tissues of the mouth and face. Synonyms…...
Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a chronic neurological condition characterised by sudden, severe facial pain. It is often described as a “lightning bolt” striking…...
Overview Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is the malignant transformation of stratified squamous epithelium in the oral cavity. It occurs between the vermillion borders of the lips and the junction…...
Overview *Review embryology, anatomy Dental History Dental Examination Investigations in Dentistry… Hyperexcision Explorer Membership Required You must be a Hyperexcision Explorer member to access this content.Join NowAlready a member? Log…...
Hypothermia Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature less than 36 degrees Celsius. Core body temperature can be measured in the nasopharynx, distal eosophagus, tympanic membrane and pulmonary artery.…...
Overview Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting is the leading cause of delayed discharge from PACU. Current recommendations is at least 2 prophylactic drugs for patients with at least 1 risk factor…...
Overview Blood pressure represents the force exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. It is determined by cardiac output (CO) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR). (MAP…...
Massive Transfusion Massive transfusion is defined as the administration of greater than 1 total blood volume (10 – 20 units of blood) in 24 hours or replacing 1/2 of the…...
Pre-Transfusion Testing Group and Screen (Type and Screen) Antigens that are not present in screened cells are unlikely to cause significant hemolytic reactions (0.2% risk of transfusion reaction if only…...
Overview Definition of terms Term Definition Osmosis Spontaneous movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to one of high solute concentration which tends…...