If you suspect your patient is suffering from a heart condition, there are a few tests you can run to further identify the problem. These tests will help you locate and examine various symptoms, allowing you to make a proper diagnosis and get your patient the specific treatment they need. In addition to any of these tests, you will also…
One of the most crucial steps of any surgical procedure is preventing infections. To help prevent surgical site infections, medical personnel must carefully create and enforce a sterile field around the patient. This sterile field requires constant vigilance to keep out microorganisms that could contaminate the patient, doctors, or equipment. Refresh your knowledge on OR cleanliness and best practices with…
Pain has a way of taking over an individual’s life. If a patient suffers from severe or chronic pain, their symptoms can grow until they intrude upon everyday activities and functions. Pain management procedures allow you to help your patients regain and maintain comfortable, independent lifestyles. Of course, many patients balk at the idea of an operation—even relatively fast and…
From state-of-the-art echo tablesto machines that can track the movement of individual blood cells, heart disease is becoming more and more easy to diagnose early and treat. EARLY DETECTION Recent developments in understanding the mechanisms of cardiovascular disease provide doctors insight into vital tests that can delay the spread of the disease. Early detection is vital in order to prevent the disease from advancing…