Friday, April 15, 2011

- Malignant Mesothelioma.

Malignant Mesothelioma.
Def:-
It is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs,known as the mesothelium.
(CXR demonstrating Mesothelioma of left lower lung)
Sites:-
  • Pleura. (is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases).
  • Peritoneum.
  • The pericardium (1).
  • The tunica vaginalis.

Friday, April 1, 2011

- Exercise and COPD.

Exercise and COPD.

  • Exercise and staying active are an important part of rehabilitation for chronic obstructive lung disease. 
  • Regular exercise can help you feel less short of breath.
  • Regular exercise improves your heart and muscles.
  • It can help you feel good about yourself.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

- How to use your Metered Dose Inhaler .

How to use your Metered Dose Inhaler .
Many patient don't know how to use MDI and their doctors don't learn them how to use it so it lead to non compliance to treatment and you will lose your patient,so we should learn our patient how to use MDI.

The following video is an excellent video showing us in simple steps how to use Metered Dose Inhaler.. you may need it to learn yourself and your patient.....

Monday, March 7, 2011

- Adrenergic manifestations of Hypoglycemia.

Adrenergic manifestations of Hypoglycemia
(warning signs of hypoglycemic coma).


Due to release of catecholamines when blood sugar less than 50mg%.

"chat Msn"
Coldness, Clamminess
Hunger pain.
Anxiety
Tachycardia,Tremors.


Mydriasis (Dilated pupils).
Sweating.
Nervousness


enjoy,,
Dr Ibrahim

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

unhappy triad - O'Donoghue's triad

unhappy triad
or O'Donoghue's triad
or terrible triad

Twisting force in a weight bearing knee joint causes injury to;-
  1. Medial collateral ligament.
  2. Anterior cruciate ligament.
  3. Medial meniscus.
Dr Ibrahim
Return to other triads here.