Mentzer Index Interpretations: • >13: probable IDA • <13: probable Thalassaemia   ===== Related Posts 1. Anaemia

Uterine massage One hand placed at lower uterine segment (just above pubic symphysis), in cupped position Upper hand placed at uterine fundus Hence, uterus is between examiner’s hands Uterus is then massaged gently in a rotating motion, at fundal part of uterus, while lower segment of uterus is supported by another hand Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEt2IQzia6E Related […]

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Denis Three Column System Divisions: • Anterior column: anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL), anterior 2/3 of vertebral body and annulus • Middle column: posterior 1/3 of vertebral body and annulus, posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) • Posterior column: pedicles, facets, ligamentum flavum, spinous process, posterior ligament complex (PLC) ===== Significance: Used to determine stability of spinal fracture […]

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Decerebrate Posturing Upper limbs • Flexion of the fingers • Pronation of the forearm • Extension at the elbows • Adduction and internal rotation at the shoulder Lower limbs • Extension and internal rotation at the hip • Extension of the knee • Plantar flexion of the feet • Abduction and hyperextension of toes Related […]

Decorticate Posturing Upper limbs • Slow flexion of the fingers, wrists • Flexion of the elbows • Adduction and internal rotation at the shoulder Lower limbs • Extension and internal rotation at the hip • Extension of the knee • Plantar flexion of the feet • Abduction and hyperextension of toes Related post Decerebrate Glasgow […]