Burn Definition "What is skin grafting and flap surgery? A detailed question and answers guide" It is a type of coagulative necrosis caused by heat, transferred from the source to the body. Frostbite, which occurs in cold countries, is also a coagulative necrosis, but it is caused by extreme degrees of cold. Hence, it is not a burn. Scald is a burn caused by moist heat … [Read more...] about Skin Grafting And Flap Surgery Notes
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Chronic Infectious Disease Types Notes
Chronic Infectious Disease "What are chronic infectious diseases? A detailed question and answers guide" Actinomycosis, leprosy, syphilis, and AIDS are the chronic diseases discussed in this chapter. Actinomycosis is a rare disease, leprosy is more interesting to skin specialists, and AIDS is interesting to all clinicians. Hence, the only relevant aspects of each of these … [Read more...] about Chronic Infectious Disease Types Notes
History Taking Surgical Case Sheet Writing Notes
History Taking Case Sheet Writing "What is history taking in surgery? A detailed question and answers guide" When I was a student, clinical examination was the only method available to detect disease and to guide its management in the majority of patients. Radiological investigations were minimal and hence it was very important to do a complete clinical examination … [Read more...] about History Taking Surgical Case Sheet Writing Notes
Sterilization And Disinfection In Dentistry Notes
Sterilization In Dentistry History Of Surgery Ancient Period "What is sterilization and disinfection in dentistry? A detailed question and answers guide" India: Ayurveda is the name of ancient Hindu medicine. The origin of Ayurveda has been traced to Vedic times, about 5000 BC. Dhanwanthari is called the father of Ayurvedic medicine. Application of bone prosthesis, … [Read more...] about Sterilization And Disinfection In Dentistry Notes
Tetanus And Gas Gangrene Notes
Tetanus and Gas Gangrene Tetanus "What is tetanus and gas gangrene? A detailed question and answers guide" A nonimmunised, eighteen-year-old girl was admitted with moderate tetanus following a nail prick in her foot. In the hospital, she developed convulsions, laryngeal oedema and cardiac arrest from which she was resuscitated and shifted to the intensive care unit under … [Read more...] about Tetanus And Gas Gangrene Notes