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Intravenous therapy
Posted on 08. Aug, 2010 by admin.
Intravenous therapy Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein Types: Peripheral Cannula Central venous catheter Dialysis catheter Peripheral Cannula most common intravenous access method short catheter inserted through the skin into a peripheral vein Gauges ↑ gauge = ↓ diameter 14 being a very large cannula (used [...]
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TopDoc application Version 1.1
Posted on 10. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Hello everyone. I wanted to share a little program I made that helps me find more information about medical topics. I find it easier to use this than goggling for it. Let me know what you think about it. By the way, I do NOT host this file at any other website so I would [...]
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Crossword puzzle: USMLE Step 3 Cancer Screening and Adult Immunization
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Here’s a really quick crossword puzzle to test some important point about cancer screening found in the USMLE step 3. It’s really to test out the java applet. More to come, stay tuned. CLICK HERE to launch crossword puzzle original list on flashcard exchange. -Admin http://www.itlnet.net/Image/350_Crossword_Clip_Art.jpg Share on Facebook
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International Classification of Diseases (ICD) MINDMAPS @ VANUMU.COM
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Sometimes it helps to see the broader picture..
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) as a mindmap!
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hiatus..
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by admin.
I’ve decided to give technology a break and kick it old school with paper and pencil. See you next year! Check out http://mnemocine.net/ for more mnemonics. -Admin Share on Facebook
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Murmurs recognition –part 1
Posted on 22. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Let’s review the basics! Blood flow through the heart Let’s look at the basic flow of blood through the heart using a simple diagram. Deoxygenated Blood flows from the body into the right atrium (RA). Then it travels through the the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle(RV). From the right ventricle, blood is pumped [...]
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Primary skin lesions
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Here is a quick refresher course on the various primary skin lesions. Roll your mouse over each cross-section to view more details. Click to launch: -Admin Sources of images: Hon.ch Share on Facebook
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Lab Test shorthand + quiz
Posted on 24. Oct, 2009 by admin.
For those of you who are not familiar with the laboratory tests shorthand used in the US, the format is as follows: draw the grids shown below and then fill the lab value in to the space.. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Lab Test Information CHEM-7 CHEM-7 is a group of blood tests that provides information [...]
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Lab Values Quiz
Posted on 03. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Hi everyone! I’ve just added my first quiz "Lab Values" on vanumu.com. Keep those important lab values on your fingertips by reviewing often. IMPORTANT! Lab values vary from book to book and from institution to institution. Double check your text or your institutions values. Directions: For each question choose the proper range of values. Click [...]
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Eight Surgically correctable causes of Hypertension
Posted on 12. Sep, 2009 by admin.
Here is a visual aid to help you remember the eight most common surgically correctable causes of hypertension. Click on the image for a larger size.
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