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Pediatric Heart Examination
Pediatric Heart Examination Mohamed Ibrahim 62,588 Views • 3 years ago

This cardiology video demonstrates the heart examination in a child, covering the key steps of pediatric cardiac assessment. The examination includes inspection and palpation of the chest and listening to the heart sounds with a stethoscope. Heart examination is a routine part of child health assessments.

How to Get Pregnant With Twins Naturally
How to Get Pregnant With Twins Naturally hooda 62,536 Views • 3 years ago

This gynecology video discusses factors associated with conceiving twins, including family history and maternal characteristics. The content is presented for general education only and does not replace individualized advice from a fertility specialist. Twin pregnancies occur naturally in a small proportion of births.

White Blood Cell Chasing Bacteria
White Blood Cell Chasing Bacteria Doctor 62,393 Views • 3 years ago

A very interesting video showing how white blood cells (Neutrophil) are chasing bacteria (Diplococci). It also shows how the white blood cell engulf the bacteria. This is a real video.

Popping Huge Cyst in the Back
Popping Huge Cyst in the Back Scott 61,931 Views • 3 years ago

This dermatology video shows the drainage of a large cyst on a patient's back. The recording documents the procedure in a clinical setting, where the cyst is opened and its contents are cleared so the area can heal. Skin cysts are common benign lumps that are usually removed when they grow, become painful, or get infected.

Twin Childbirth Video
Twin Childbirth Video Surgeon 61,901 Views • 3 years ago

This childbirth video records the delivery of twins. The recording presents the birth in an educational context, documenting how a twin delivery proceeds in a clinical setting with the maternity team. Twin deliveries require additional monitoring because two babies are born in the same labor.

Physical Examination of the abdomen
Physical Examination of the abdomen Doctor 61,836 Views • 3 years ago

This video demonstrates the physical examination of the abdomen, one of the core assessments in clinical practice. The examination follows the standard sequence of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation of the abdomen. These skills are taught to every medical and nursing student.

Atrial fibrillation vs Atrial Flutter
Atrial fibrillation vs Atrial Flutter samer kareem 61,490 Views • 3 years ago

This cardiology video compares atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, two common disorders of the heart's rhythm. The recording explains how the two conditions differ in the heart's electrical activity and in the patterns they produce on monitoring. Both conditions are frequently encountered in cardiology practice.

Is it Safe to Have Oral Sex?
Is it Safe to Have Oral Sex? hooda 61,427 Views • 3 years ago

This educational video discusses the health considerations of oral sex, including infection risks and how those risks are reduced, in clinical terms. Intended for adult health education. Educational only — not medical advice.

Scrotal swelling exam
Scrotal swelling exam DrPhil 61,309 Views • 3 years ago

A testicular examination is mainly performed on male patients who present with testicular pathology e.g. pain, swelling, a lump. Although titled testicular examination it involves the examination of the penis, scrotum and testes. As this is an intimate examination it is pertinent to gain a good rapport with your patient, maintain good communication and ensure the patient’s dignity at all times. Remember to offer a chaperone for this skill. For the purposes of your exam, you will most likely be examining a mannequin.

Mini-invasive surgical repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon
Mini-invasive surgical repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon samer kareem 61,204 Views • 3 years ago

This orthopedic surgical video shows a minimally invasive repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon. The recording documents the procedure used to reconnect the torn tendon at the back of the ankle, above the heel. Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury, often occurring during sports and sudden activity.

Pulling a long gauze out from face
Pulling a long gauze out from face samer kareem 60,281 Views • 3 years ago

This surgical video shows a long gauze packing being removed from a patient's face after a procedure. Gauze packing is used to protect a surgical site while it heals, and the recording documents its removal in a clinical setting. Packing removal is a routine part of post-operative wound care.

Blood Pressure and Pulse
Blood Pressure and Pulse DrPhil 60,242 Views • 3 years ago

Optimal blood pressure typically is defined as 120 mm Hg systolic — which is the pressure as your heart beats — over 80 mm Hg diastolic — which is the pressure as your heart relaxes. For your resting heart rate, the target is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm)

Worst Plantar Warts & Plantar Wart Removal
Worst Plantar Warts & Plantar Wart Removal samer kareem 60,184 Views • 3 years ago

Plantar warts are hard, grainy growths that usually appear on the heels or balls of your feet, areas that feel the most pressure. This pressure also may cause plantar warts to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus). Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus enters your body through tiny cuts, breaks or other weak spots on the bottom of your feet. Most plantar warts aren't a serious health concern and may not require treatment. But plantar warts can cause discomfort or pain. If self-care treatments for plantar warts don't work, you may want to see your doctor to have them removed.

Male Urogenital Examination
Male Urogenital Examination Scott George 60,159 Views • 3 years ago

This video demonstrates the male urogenital examination, including the external genital examination and the digital rectal examination. It is presented as a clinical-skills reference for the well-male health assessment taught in medical training. The examination is used to check the prostate and detect abnormalities.

Tendon Repair
Tendon Repair samer kareem 59,821 Views • 3 years ago

Tendon repair can be performed using: Local anesthesia (the immediate area of the surgery is pain-free) Regional anesthesia (the local and surrounding areas are pain-free) General anesthesia (the patient is asleep and pain-free) The surgeon makes a cut on the skin over the injured tendon. The damaged or torn ends of the tendon are sewn together. If the tendon has been severely injured, a tendon graft may be needed. In this case, a piece of tendon from the foot, toe, or another part of the body is often used. If needed, tendons are reattached to the surrounding tissue. The surgeon examines the area to see if there are any injuries to nerves and blood vessels. When the repair is complete, the wound is closed. If the tendon damage is too severe, the repair and reconstruction may have to be done at different times. The surgeon will perform one surgery to repair part of the injury, and then allow the hand to heal for a few weeks. Another surgery will be done later to complete the reconstruction and repair the tendon.

Loyola Breast Examination part 1
Loyola Breast Examination part 1 Loyola Medicine 59,735 Views • 3 years ago

This physical examination video demonstrates the clinical breast examination, part 1 of the Loyola University series. The recording shows the inspection and palpation techniques doctors use to assess the breast for masses or other abnormalities. Breast examination is a standard part of women's health assessment.

Knife Fully Stabbed Inside Chest Removal Surgery
Knife Fully Stabbed Inside Chest Removal Surgery hooda 59,555 Views • 3 years ago

Surgical removal of a knife from a chest stab wound is shown in this trauma surgery video, documenting the operative management of penetrating chest injury. Intended for surgical and emergency-medicine education. Graphic injury footage; viewer discretion is advised.

Knife Stabbed Inside Chest Removing Surgery
Knife Stabbed Inside Chest Removing Surgery hooda 59,401 Views • 3 years ago

This trauma surgery video documents the removal of a knife from a penetrating chest wound in an emergency operative setting. Presented for surgical and emergency-care education. Graphic injury footage; viewer discretion is advised.

BIG wart blister
BIG wart blister samer kareem 59,220 Views • 3 years ago

This video shows a large wart blister that formed after the wart was treated by freezing with liquid nitrogen. The recording documents the blister's appearance as the treated area reacts to cryotherapy. Blistering is an expected response after cryotherapy for warts. Plantar and common warts are caused by the human papillomavirus.

Dislocated Knee Replacing
Dislocated Knee Replacing samer kareem 59,085 Views • 3 years ago

This video has been shortened for quicker review of the procedure. This patient's knee was dislocated during a motor vehicle accident. In this video the reduction of the dislocated knee is demonstrated.

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