Red Blood Cells Priming Questions What are the four polypeptide chains that make up hemoglobin? Define polycythemia What does MCV stand for and what does it mean? Define hemolysis. Red Blood Cells Simplified The specific shape of a RBC gives it an increased surface area … [Read more...]
S2 E073 Hematology Overview
Red Blood cells, White blood cells, Platelets Our Three Basic Problems We either have to manyWe don't have enoughWhat's being made isn't working correctly Cytoses Polycythemia - to many RBC’sThrombocytosis -to many Platelets Cytopenias Anemia - low RBCLeukopenia -low … [Read more...]
S2 E072 Wrapping up EENT
Parotitis/Sialadentitis Painful swelling of the parotid one or both parotid glands Cause Viral infection Historically the number one cause was the mumps Parainfluenza and Epstein barr are the most common HIV Bacterial infection Staph Aureus is the most common bacteria Autoimmune … [Read more...]
S2 E071 Throat and Mouth Infections and Inflammation
Oropharyngeal Infections/Inflammatory disorders Aphthous ulcers (Canker sore) Round ulcer on oral mucosa Unknown etiology Clinical Presentation Small open sore in the mouth The sore is yellow or white Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Clinical … [Read more...]
S2 E70 The Nose and Sinuses
Acute/chronic sinusitis An inflammation/infection of the sinusesTypically secondary to an upper respiratory infection or seasonal allergiesMost common pathogens Strep pneumoniaeHaemophilus InfluenzaeMoraxella catarrhalisStaph aureus Predisposing Factors Anything that obstructs drainage … [Read more...]
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