Pre-/Peri-/Postoperative
Pre-/Peri-/Postoperative PREOPERATIVE Preoperative testing should be guided by the patient’s clinical history, comorbidities, and physical examination. Some hospitals also have their own preoperative protocols. Common preoperative testing includes SMA 6,…
Laboratory Tests
Laboratory Tests URINALYSIS Generally divided into two parts: General: Includes macroscopic evaluation, specific gravity, and a dipstick segment Microscopic evaluation: Quantitative assessment of cellular component Specific Gravity Normal value: 1.003…
Soft Tissue Masses
Soft Tissue Masses FIBROUS TISSUE ORIGIN Fibroma Fibroma is a general term for a benign tumor composed of connective tissue. They can grow almost anywhere in any organ, arising from…
Heel Conditions
Heel Conditions PLANTAR FASCIITIS (HEEL SPUR SYNDROME) Description Plantar fasciitis is a condition resulting in pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia, also called the plantar aponeurosis,…
Dermatology
Dermatology SKIN LAYERS Epidermis About 0.04 mm thick Stratum Corneum (Horny Layer) The outer most layer of the epidermis composed of dry, flattened, anuclear, dead, keratinized cells that ultimately flake…
Wound Care/Diabetes
Wound Care/Diabetes DIABETES Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood glucose. This occurs either because insulin production is inadequate or because the body’s cells do not respond properly…
