Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meconium aspiration syndrome is troubled breathing (respiratory distress) in a newborn who has breathed (aspirated) a dark green, sterile fecal material called meconium into the lungs before or around the time of birth Meconium is the earliest stool of a newborn. Occasionally, newborns pass meconium during labor or delivery, resulting in a meconium-stained amniotic fluid…
Broncho pulmonary dysplasia
Broncho Pulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is also known as Chronic lung disease of premature babies Chronic lung disease of infancy Neonatal chronic lung disease Respiratory insufficiency Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a form of chronic lung disease that affects newborns, most often those who are born prematurely and need oxygen therapy. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a persistent…
Respiratory distress syndrome
Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS), also called neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, (previously called hyaline membrane disease (HMD), is a syndrome in premature infants caused by developmental insufficiency of pulmonary surfactant production and structural immaturity in the lungs. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) occurs in babies born early (premature) whose lungs are not fully developed. The earlier…
Furunculosis
Furunculosis is the infection of the external ear canal lined by the skin which may be localized or generalized(diffuse). It occurs in form of a boil. An ear furuncle is a boil that develops in the ear canal. It may be as a result of infection deep in the skin resulting in pus formation in…
Tonsillitis
Tonsilliitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue located at the back of the throat (one tonsil on each side). Tonsillitis is contagious especially before signs and symptoms show up. Tonsils act as filters, trapping germs that could otherwise enter the air way and cause infection in our body. They also make…
Peritonsillar
PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS Peritonsillar Abscess (Quincy) is defined as an abscess between the tonsil capsule and the lateral wall of the pharynx. Peritonsillar abscess (Quincy) is a bacterial streptococcal infection that usually begins as a complication of untreated tonsillitis(often mild). It generally involves a pus-filled pocket that forms near one of your tonsils. It is a…
Otitis Media
Otitis media is an acute or chronic inflammation of the middle ear . It commonly occurs in children. Acute Otitis media: implies rapid onset of disease associated with 1 or more of the following symptoms: Otalgia Fever Otorrhea Recent onset of anorexia Irritability Vomiting Diarrhea These symptoms are accompanied by abnormal otoscopic findings of the…
Foreign Bodies in The Ear, Nose and Throat
Foreign bodies are objects that are placed in the ear, nose or throat that are not meant to be there and could cause harm without immediate attention. Common foreign bodies in the ear include, insects e.g. flies cockroaches , ants etc. Seeds, buttons, beads, stones etc. They are commonly found in the ears of children.…
Common tumors of ear nose and throat (ENT)
Peri-Operative Care (Summary) Preparation for surgery should begin as soon as the doctor makes a diagnosis and decides that an operation is necessary. From that moment on, the patient and relatives are faced with the decision of accepting this treatment and its consequences or not. Pre-Operative Care Admission Explanation of the surgery: The patient is…
Partograph
Partograph is a graph or tool used to monitor fetal condition, maternal condition and labour progress during the active 1st stage of labour so as to be able to detect any abnormalities and be able to take action.It’s only used during 1st stage of labour. It is used for recording salient conditions of the mother…
