Skin grafting is procedure of that transplants skin tissue from donor site, to the recipient site for reconstructing a defect in the skin. Most of the skin grafting tissues are autografts. An autograft is tissue transferred from one location to another on the same patient. An isograft is tissue transferred between two genetically identical individuals. […]
Procedures
Venous Blood Sampling
Venous blood sampling is a diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted into a particular vein and a sample of blood is collected for laboratory analysis. Venous blood is deoxygenated blood that flows from tiny capillary blood vessels within the tissues into progressively larger veins to the right side of the heart. Most of […]
Pap Smear – Indications, Method and Significance
The Pap test or the Pap smear is a screening test to detect cervical cancer. In Pap testing, cells are collected from the cervix which is the lower end of the uterus. These cells are then examined microscopically to look for any abnormality. The significance of this procedure lies in the fact that it can […]
Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical and Vaginal Cytology
Bethesda system is a system for reporting cervical and vaginal cytology or Pap smear results. It was developed during a workshop sponsored by the National Cancer Institute at Bethesda, Maryland in the United States. It was first introduced in 1988 and later revised in 1991 and 2001. The primary objective of this system was to […]
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Nasogastric tube insertion is a medical procedure in which a plastic tube ( nasogastric tube or NG tube or Ryle’s tube) is inserted into the stomach via the nose. This procedure provides access to the stomach and its contents for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Indications for Nasogastric Tube Insertion A nasogastric tube provides access to […]
Vacutainer and Their Use in Blood Sampling
Vacutainer is a blood collection tube (sterile glass or plastic tube) used to collect blood samples for laboratory testing. These tubes have a closure which is evacuated to create a vacuum inside the tube thereby enabling a predetermined amount of blood to be withdrawn. Vacutainer tubes were invented by Joseph Kleiner and Becton Dickinson in 1949. Vacutainer is a registered […]
What is Cosmetic surgery and its Types?
Cosmetic surgery is a type of plastic surgery which is done with an aim of improving appearance of a person Cosmetic surgery is quite popular. In conjunction, it must be mentioned that cosmetic surgery is different from reconstructive surgery which is another type of plastic surgery aiming to improve function and to give a normal […]
Heel Stick or Heel Lance for Blood Sampling
Heel stick or heel lance is a minimally invasive method to obtain blood sample. It withdraws capillary blood samples and is used especially in newborn screens and glucose levels. It can be used for routine tests too as lab techniques now require smaller sample volumes. Heel sticks can be used when venous access cannot be […]
Blood Sampling or Blood Collection Methods
Blood sampling or blood collection method is an essential procedure in modern medicine. The blood can be taken from a vein where it is called venous blood collection or arteries where it is called arterial blood collection. Minute quantities of blood can be taken from various sites by pricking the skin. Purpose of Blood Collection […]
Anesthesia Risks in Surgical Patients
Before a patient can be taken up for surgery, he or she is evaluated to know the anesthesia risks or fitness for anesthesia and surgery. Recognition of general medical and specific anesthetic risk factors is very necessary as it facilitates the implementation of preemptive measures and improves patient safety. The specific level of preanesthetic fitness […]