Category: Cardiac & Respiratory Disease

The word “Atelectasis” is Greek in origin; It is a combination of the Greek words atelez (ateles) and ektasiz (ektasis) meaning “imperfect” and “expansion” respectively. It results from the partial or complete, reversible collapse of the small airways leading to an impaired exchange Read More …>>

Middle Lobe Syndrome (MLS) is a relatively uncommon clinical entity that is under-recognized in clinical practice. It was first identified clinically in 1948 by Graham et al. in a case series involving 12 patients with nontuberculous middle lobe atelectasis secondary Read More …>>

Cancer Lung refers to tumors originating in the lung parenchyma or within bronchi. It is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Since 1987, lung cancer is responsible for more deaths in women than breast cancer. Read More …>>

Lung Carcinoma refers to tumors originating in the lung parenchyma or within bronchi. It is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Since 1987, lung cancer is responsible for more deaths in women than breast Read More …>>

Bronchogenic Carcinoma refers to tumors originating in the lung parenchyma or within bronchi. It is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Since 1987, lung cancer is responsible for more deaths in women than breast Read More …>>

Typical Bacterial Pneumonia/Pneumonia has been defined as an infection of the lung parenchyma. Rather than looking at it as a single disease, health care professionals must remember that pneumonia is an umbrella term for a group of syndromes caused by a Read More …>>

Strangulation Injuries may be a result of a suicide attempt, patients may necessitate being placed on a psychiatric hold or need immediate emergency department psychiatric evaluation. These patients also require that suicide precautions be taken if they are admitted to Read More …>>

Neck Trauma is account for 5%–10% of all traumatic injuries and carry a high rate of morbidity and mortality, because several vital structures can be damaged. Currently, there are several treatment streams, based on initial management by zones, initial management Read More …>>

Traumatic neck injuries account for 5%–10% of all traumatic injuries and carry a high rate of morbidity and mortality, because several vital structures can be damaged. Currently there are several treatment streams, based on initial management by zones, initial management Read More …>>

Thoracic Trauma accounts for up to 35% of trauma-related deaths in the United States and encompasses a broad range of injuries that can cause significant morbidity and mortality.[rx] Prompt evaluation during the primary trauma survey is key to identifying those Read More …>>