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Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment samer kareem 27,308 Views • 3 years ago

During root canal treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection.

The female orgasm
The female orgasm samer kareem 27,267 Views • 3 years ago

The big bang is the moment when the uterus, vagina, and anus contract simultaneously at 0.8-second intervals. A small orgasm may consist of three to five contractions; a biggie, 10 to 15. Many women report feeling different kinds of orgasms

Chest x-ray interpretation -- COPD and Emphysema
Chest x-ray interpretation -- COPD and Emphysema academyo 27,260 Views • 3 years ago

The video will describe radiologic features of Emphysema on a chest x-ray. Please see my website for disclaimer.

Vacuum Extraction Childbirth Video
Vacuum Extraction Childbirth Video Alicia Berger 27,250 Views • 3 years ago

Vacuum Extraction Childbirth Video with ventouse

Signs and Symptoms of Labour
Signs and Symptoms of Labour Scott 27,211 Views • 3 years ago

First stage of labour with its signs and symptoms like uterine contractions and the show

living with chronic fatigue syndrome
living with chronic fatigue syndrome Anatomist 27,208 Views • 3 years ago

living with chronic fatigue syndrome

Venipuncture: Butterfly Method
Venipuncture: Butterfly Method Mohamed Ibrahim 27,196 Views • 3 years ago

What is Venipuncture? While venipuncture can refer to a variety of procedures, including the insertion of IV tubes into a vein for the direct application of medicine to the blood stream, in phlebotomy venipuncture refers primarily to using a needle to create a blood evacuation point. As a phlebotomist, you must be prepared to perform venipuncture procedures on adults, children, and even infants while maintaining a supportive demeanor and procedural accuracy. Using a variety of blood extraction tools, you must be prepared to respond to numerous complications in order to minimize the risk to the patient while still drawing a clean sample. In its entirety, venipuncture includes every step in a blood draw procedure—from patient identification to puncturing the vein to labeling the sample. Patient information, needle placement, and emotional environment all play a part in the collection of a blood sample, and it's the fine details that can mean the difference between a definite result and a false positive. After placing the tourniquet and finding the vein, it's time for the phlebotomist to make the complex choice on what procedure will best suit the specific situation. Keeping this in mind, it should be noted that the following information is not an instructional guide on how to perform these phlebotomy procedures. Rather, the information below is intended to serve as an educational resource to inform you of the equipment and procedures you will use. Venipuncture Technqiues Venipuncture with an Evacuated or Vacuum Tube: This is the standard procedure for venipuncture testing. Using a needle and sheath system, this procedure allows multiple sample tubes to be filled through a single puncture. This procedure is ideal for reducing trauma to patients. After drawing the blood, the phlebotomist must make sure the test stopper is correctly coded and doesn't contact exposed blood between samples. Venipuncture with a Butterfly Needle : This is a specialized procedure that utilizes a flexible, butterfly needle adaptor. A butterfly needle has two plastic wings (one on either side of the needle) and is connected to a flexible tube, which is then attached to a reservoir for the blood. Due to the small gauge of the needle and the flexibility of the tube, this procedure is used most often in pediatric care, where the patients tend to have smaller veins and are more likely to move around during the procedure. After being inserted into a vein at a shallow angle, the butterfly needle is held in place by the wings, which allow the phlebotomist to grasp the needle very close to the skin. Phlebotomists should be careful to watch for blood clots in the flexible tubing. Venipuncture with a Syringe: This technique is typically only used when there is a supply shortage, or when a technician thinks it is the appropriate method. It uses the classic needle, tube, and plunger system, operating in a similar manner to the vacuum tube but requiring multiple punctures for multiple samples. Additionally, after the blood is drawn it must be transferred to the appropriate vacuum tube for testing purposes. If you choose to use this method, remember to check for a sterile seal, and use a safety device when transferring the sample. Fingerstick (or Fingerprick): This procedure uses a medical lance to make a small incision in the upper capillaries of a patient's finger in order to collect a tiny blood sample. It is typically used to test glucose and insulin levels. When performing a Fingerstick, the phlebotomist should remember to lance the third or fourth finger on the non-dominant arm. Never lance the tip or the center of the finger pad; instead, lance perpendicular to the fingerprint lines. Heelstick (or Heelprick): Similar to the Fingerstick procedure, this process is used on infants under six months of age. A medical lance is used to create a small incision on the side of an infant's heel in order to collect small amounts of blood for screening. As with a Fingerstick, the incision should be made perpendicular to the heel lines, and it should be made far enough to the left or right side of the heel to avoid patient agitation. Before performing a Heelstick, the infant's heel should be warmed to about 42 degrees Celsius in order to stimulate capillary blood and gas flow. Therapeutic Phlebotomy: This involves the actual letting of blood in order to relieve chemical and pressure imbalances within the blood stream. Making use of a butterfly needle, this therapy provides a slow removal of up to one pint of blood. Though the blood removed is not used for blood transfusions, the procedure and concerns are the same as with routine blood donation. As with any phlebotomy procedure, one should pay close attention to the patient in order to prevent a blood overdraw. Bleeding Time: A simple diagnostic test that is used to determine abnormalities in blood clotting and platelet production. A shallow laceration is made, followed by sterile swabbing of the wound every 30 seconds until the bleeding stops. Average bleed times range between one and nine minutes. As a phlebotomist, you should familiarize yourself with the application and cross-application of these procedures in order to recognize when a procedure is necessary, and what the risks are for each.

Intra-Uterine Device IUD Insertion
Intra-Uterine Device IUD Insertion Medical_Videos 27,159 Views • 3 years ago

Intra-Uterine Device IUD Insertion Demonstration

Does Circumcision Affect Your Sexual Functions ?
Does Circumcision Affect Your Sexual Functions ? hooda 27,155 Views • 3 years ago

Watch that video to know How Does Circumcision Affect Your Sexual Functions ?

Medical Videos - Types of Female Genital discharge
Medical Videos - Types of Female Genital discharge hooda 27,130 Views • 3 years ago

Watch that video to know the Types of Female Genital discharge

Total Ankle Replacement
Total Ankle Replacement samer kareem 27,082 Views • 3 years ago

TAA is performed either under general anesthetic or nerve block. A tourniquet is used at the time of surgery to control bleeding and improve visualization during the surgery. The ankle is approached from the front or the side depending on the type of implant being used. Bone is then cut, allowing for placement of the metal and plastic components that re-create the ankle joint. Sometimes the patient will have a tight calf muscle or tight Achilles tendon that needs to be lengthened to improve range of motion of the ankle. The wounds are then closed using stitches or staples, and a splint is applied. A period of non-weightbearing in either a cast or cast boot is necessary to allow the implants to heal in place.

Cervical Cap for Birth Control
Cervical Cap for Birth Control Scott 27,046 Views • 3 years ago

Cervical Cap for Birth Control

A man with one inch-wide hole in his face
A man with one inch-wide hole in his face hooda 27,017 Views • 3 years ago

Watch that video of A man with one inch-wide hole in his face

Robotic Prostatectomy
Robotic Prostatectomy DrHouse 26,960 Views • 3 years ago

Robotic Prostatectomy: Cornell Athermal Robotic Technique

Emboli Formation in Artery
Emboli Formation in Artery Alicia Berger 26,941 Views • 3 years ago

Emboli Formation in Artery

Rectal resection for Endometriosis
Rectal resection for Endometriosis Surgeon 26,927 Views • 3 years ago

Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Rectal resection for Endometriosis.Operation performed by D.Vitobello, director of divisione of Gynaecology, and G.Baldazzi,director of Surgical department. Abano Terme Hospital Padova (Italy)

Popping a Leg Abscess
Popping a Leg Abscess Scott 26,917 Views • 3 years ago

Popping and draining a leg abscess

Digital Local Anaesthesia
Digital Local Anaesthesia Doctor 26,874 Views • 3 years ago

Digital Local Anaesthesia

Exam of Back,Axilla and Lung
Exam of Back,Axilla and Lung Surgeon 26,859 Views • 3 years ago

A video showing the clinical and physical medical examination of the back,the axilla and the lungs

Diabetic Foot Infection Treatment
Diabetic Foot Infection Treatment samer kareem 26,762 Views • 3 years ago

Compromise of the blood supply from microvascular disease, often in association with lack of sensation because of neuropathy, predisposes persons with diabetes mellitus to foot infections. These infections span the spectrum from simple, superficial cellulitis to chronic osteomyelitis. Diabetic foot infections typically take one of the following forms: Cellulitis Deep-skin and soft-tissue infections Acute osteomyelitis Chronic osteomyelitis Cellulitis Tender, erythematous, nonraised skin lesions are present, sometimes with lymphangitis Lymphangitis suggests group A streptococcal infection Bullae are typical of Staphylococcus aureus infection, but occasionally occur with group A streptococci

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