Cardiology is medical speciality dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The course module of cardiology teaching includes diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. This internal medicine curriculum package has been designed for students & nurses who know nothing at all about Cardiology. Physicians specializing in this field of medicine are called cardiologists. Cardiologists should not be confused with cardiac surgeons, cardiothoracic and cardiovascular, who are surgeons who perform cardiac surgery - operative procedures on the heart and great vessels.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Cardiology Teaching
Cardiology is medical speciality dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The course module of cardiology teaching includes diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. This internal medicine curriculum package has been designed for students & nurses who know nothing at all about Cardiology. Physicians specializing in this field of medicine are called cardiologists. Cardiologists should not be confused with cardiac surgeons, cardiothoracic and cardiovascular, who are surgeons who perform cardiac surgery - operative procedures on the heart and great vessels.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Acid Base Disorders
Body pH plays a vital role in maintenance of your body’ many intricate systems. pH scale is used to measure Acidity & Alkalinity of your body. Any element with a pH below 7.0 is acid, while any substance with a above 7.0 is alkaline. The ideal pH range for the human body is between 6.0 and 6.8 which is slightly acid. Body with pH 6.3 is considered on the acidic side & pH above 6.8 is considered on the alkaline side.
You can take pH test to determine your own body pH. This test will determine whether your body fluids are either too acidic or too alkaline. Always perform the test either before you eat or at least one hour after eating. If your test indicates that your body is too acidic, consult the recommendations for Acidosis.
In Acid Base Disorder body chemistry is imbalanced and overly acidic. Symptoms of acid base disorder (acidosis) include frequent sighting, insomnia, water retention, recessed eyes, arthritis, migraine headache, abnormally low blood pressure, acid or strong perspiration, dry hard stools, foul smelling stools accompanied by a burning sensation in the anus, alternating constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, halitosis, a burning sensation in the mouth and / or under the tongue, sensitivity of the teeth to vinegar and acidic fruits, and bumps on the tongue or the roof of the mouth.
There are two classifications of acidosis: respiratory and metabolic
1. Respiratory acidosis is caused by an interruption of the acid control of the body and results in an overabundance of acidic fluids or the depletion of alkali. Simply put, it occurs if the lungs are unable to remove carbon dioxide. Respiratory acidosis can be a result of asthma, bronchitis, or obstruction of the airway. It can be mild or severe.
2. Metabolic acidosis is caused by chemical changes in the body which disturb the acid-base balance. This results in an excessive amount of acid in the body fluids. Diabetes mellitus, kidney failure, the use of unusually large amounts of aspirin and metabolic diseases are some of the conditions that can deplete the body's alkaline base. Other contributing factors can include liver and adrenal disorders, stomach ulcers, improper diet, malnutrition, obesity, ketosis, anger, stress, fear, anorexia, toxemia, fever and the consumption of excessive amounts of niacin and vitamin C.
To get full curriculum on Practical Approach to Acid-Base Disorders visit Professor EBM & get study material on internal medicine curriculum
You can take pH test to determine your own body pH. This test will determine whether your body fluids are either too acidic or too alkaline. Always perform the test either before you eat or at least one hour after eating. If your test indicates that your body is too acidic, consult the recommendations for Acidosis.
In Acid Base Disorder body chemistry is imbalanced and overly acidic. Symptoms of acid base disorder (acidosis) include frequent sighting, insomnia, water retention, recessed eyes, arthritis, migraine headache, abnormally low blood pressure, acid or strong perspiration, dry hard stools, foul smelling stools accompanied by a burning sensation in the anus, alternating constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, halitosis, a burning sensation in the mouth and / or under the tongue, sensitivity of the teeth to vinegar and acidic fruits, and bumps on the tongue or the roof of the mouth.
There are two classifications of acidosis: respiratory and metabolic
1. Respiratory acidosis is caused by an interruption of the acid control of the body and results in an overabundance of acidic fluids or the depletion of alkali. Simply put, it occurs if the lungs are unable to remove carbon dioxide. Respiratory acidosis can be a result of asthma, bronchitis, or obstruction of the airway. It can be mild or severe.
2. Metabolic acidosis is caused by chemical changes in the body which disturb the acid-base balance. This results in an excessive amount of acid in the body fluids. Diabetes mellitus, kidney failure, the use of unusually large amounts of aspirin and metabolic diseases are some of the conditions that can deplete the body's alkaline base. Other contributing factors can include liver and adrenal disorders, stomach ulcers, improper diet, malnutrition, obesity, ketosis, anger, stress, fear, anorexia, toxemia, fever and the consumption of excessive amounts of niacin and vitamin C.
To get full curriculum on Practical Approach to Acid-Base Disorders visit Professor EBM & get study material on internal medicine curriculum
Friday, December 4, 2009
Acetaminophen Toxicity
Acetaminophen is one of the most common medicine given to children. It is also known as paracetamol and N -acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP). The medicine is commonly given to cure fever and pain. Yet, for parents, it can be one of the most challenging medicine to provide a dosage correctly. This is because it is easily available in many forms. It has become a staple resident of home medicine cabinets in one form or the other. Due to its easy availability, it is considered to be the medicine that causes most deaths due to overdose. Overdoses occur because parents are unaware of Acetaminophen's toxicity. Symptoms of acetaminophen intoxication include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and liver failure.
There are few things that parents should remember before giving Acetaminophen to their children.
• Never provide Acetaminophen to a child under the age of 3 months without consulting your doctor.
• The amount of Acetaminophen given to a child depends on his weight and not on his age.
• Read the medications label carefully as it is easy to be confused by the different forms and concentration of acetaminophen that is available at the medical store
• Remember to use the measuring device that came with the medication to ensure correct amount of dosage.
• Check whether you are giving an adult dosage or a child's dosage before giving the medicine. Even within the children's version there are many variations depending on age group. For example, an infant modify formulation is three times as concentrated as the syrup given to toddlers.
• Overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver damage.
internal medicine curriculum,
Medicine Residency Programs
There are few things that parents should remember before giving Acetaminophen to their children.
• Never provide Acetaminophen to a child under the age of 3 months without consulting your doctor.
• The amount of Acetaminophen given to a child depends on his weight and not on his age.
• Read the medications label carefully as it is easy to be confused by the different forms and concentration of acetaminophen that is available at the medical store
• Remember to use the measuring device that came with the medication to ensure correct amount of dosage.
• Check whether you are giving an adult dosage or a child's dosage before giving the medicine. Even within the children's version there are many variations depending on age group. For example, an infant modify formulation is three times as concentrated as the syrup given to toddlers.
• Overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver damage.
internal medicine curriculum,
Medicine Residency Programs
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Internal Medical Training Program through Distance Learning
There are many educational programs that are offered through distance learning. Whether you are interested in obtaining a particular level of certification or accreditation, or if you just want to gain a certain amount of knowledge about an area of study that is of interest to you, distance learning programs might be the answer for you.
A goal of internal medicine training programs is to provide trainees with supervised clinical experiences in preparation for their future professional careers. For getting Study Material Visit Professor EBM, the premier online, evidence-based teaching resource for inpatient internal medicine.
It is composed of over 80 teaching modules designed for use in internal medicine residency programs and student clerkships. Each topic is meticulously researched, footnoted and updated on a yearly basis. Major, influential studies are identified, summarized and analyzed. In diseases in which the evidence is sparse, relevant review articles, guidelines and systematic reviews are noted. All cases, questions, answers and summaries of original articles are developed using the principles of evidence-based medicine. The teaching modules are piloted in a real-life internal medicine residency program, and improvements are made based upon formal feedback from attendings and housestaff. The modules are designed to be taught in a small group, interactive format.
A goal of internal medicine training programs is to provide trainees with supervised clinical experiences in preparation for their future professional careers. For getting Study Material Visit Professor EBM, the premier online, evidence-based teaching resource for inpatient internal medicine.
It is composed of over 80 teaching modules designed for use in internal medicine residency programs and student clerkships. Each topic is meticulously researched, footnoted and updated on a yearly basis. Major, influential studies are identified, summarized and analyzed. In diseases in which the evidence is sparse, relevant review articles, guidelines and systematic reviews are noted. All cases, questions, answers and summaries of original articles are developed using the principles of evidence-based medicine. The teaching modules are piloted in a real-life internal medicine residency program, and improvements are made based upon formal feedback from attendings and housestaff. The modules are designed to be taught in a small group, interactive format.
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