Scleroderma
F Scleroderma Definition Widespread, symmetric lesions that cause induration of the skin and are followed by atrophy and pigmentation changes characterize scleroderma. It is a systemic disease that affects muscles,…
Malnutrition
D Malnutrition Definition Malnutrition, or nutritional failure, is associated with protein depletion in the presence of adequate calories or with combined protein-calorie deficiency. Protein-calorie depletion is a frequent finding in…
Geriatrics
B Geriatrics Definition Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the physiologic effects of aging and the diagnosis and treatment of persons who are 65 years of age…
Glaucoma or open globe
C Glaucoma or open globe Definition and etiology In glaucoma, intraocular pressure (IOP) is increased, resulting in impaired capillary flow to the optic nerve. If the condition is left untreated,…
Allergic reactions and hypersensitivity
A Allergic reactions and hypersensitivity Definition In some cases, the immune response to antigen is greatly exaggerated, a situation referred to as hypersensitivity. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening response that a…
Restrictive pulmonary diseases
K Restrictive pulmonary diseases Definition Restrictive pulmonary disease is defined as any condition that interferes with normal lung expansion during inspiration. Typically, it includes disorders that increase the inward elastic…
Tuberculosis
L Tuberculosis Definition Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous disease that is spread primarily by aerosol transmission. Incidence and prevalence In the past and before specific antimicrobial therapy, tuberculosis was a…
Pulmonary embolism
Dalteparin 2500 units subcut once dailyEnoxaparin 40 mg subcut once daily Neurosurgery, eye surgery, or other surgery when prophylactic anticoagulation is contraindicated GCS ± IPC bid, Twice a day; GCS,…
Pneumothorax and hemothorax
G Pneumothorax and hemothorax Definition Pneumothorax is the presence of air or gas in the pleural space. Hemothorax is the presence of blood in the pleural space. Incidence and prevalence…
Pulmonary edema
I Pulmonary edema Definition Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the interstitial and air-filled spaces of the lung. The mechanisms responsible for its development include an increase…
