Thromboelastography
Thromboelastography (TEG) is a way of assessing the blood by measuring the global viscoelastic properties of whole blood clot formation under stress. It was created by Dr. Hellmut Hartert at…
Read MoreRetained Hemothorax
Retained hemothorax refers to blood within the thoracic cavity that has failed to evacuate after chest tube drainage for initial hemothorax for 2-3 days. Risk Factors Presentation Workup Treatment Relevant…
Read MoreSurgical Energy
Surgical energy has revolutionized many aspects of surgery. The first commercial electrosurgical device is widely accepted to be created by Dr. William Bovie in 1920 after he discovered using high…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is a transfer of kinetic energy into the brain followed by a drop in consciousness and awareness (GCS 3-8). A focal deficit…
Read MoreThe Pregnant Patient
In the 19th century, surgeons provided the foundations of operative obstetrics and gynecology. Today, these fields have specialized and are distinct, however there is crossover with diagnoses in a shared…
Read MoreSurgical Site Infection
Surgical site infection (SSI) is a complication seen after surgery or an invasive procedure. Around half of all SSIs are potentially preventable if evidence-based best practices are followed, however it…
Read MoreGastrostomy Tube
Gastrostomy tubes are placed through the skin into the stomach in order for patients to receive feeds and medications they are unable to obtain through the oral route, which can…
Read MoreSpleen Anatomy
The spleen derives its named from the ancient Greek word splēn, used for the organ itself and also as a metaphor for melancholy and ill-tempered. This figurative use of the…
Read MoreNutrition Assessment
Body mass index (BMI) was introduced asa concept by Adolphe Quetelet in the 1830s in order to study average values of the population. However, the term “BMI” and its use…
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