Introduction A patient can get best treated for any ailment or injury only when the doctor runs out some diagnostic tests/procedures to know the nature of his/her illness or health issue. For instance, healthcare practitioners have mammography as the gold standard screening for early stages of breast cancer in women. Patients can receive it as…
Ventilators: An Overview A ventilator is a mechanical device that is used commonly in hospitals to support patients in the case of an emergency. A ventilator pumps air into the patient’s lungs and removes carbon dioxide from the body when they find it difficult to breathe properly on their own. Doctors or respiratory therapists use…
Screening mammography is a test carried out for the detection of early signs of breast cancer in women when there are no visible signs and symptoms of the disease. A mammogram provides a clear X-ray image of the breast. It can be used to examine changes in the breast tissue like a lump found in…
Introduction An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) helps patients receive the highest level of care and treatment by housing only terminally ill or injured people. The patients in ICUs are provided with specialized staff and resources who are trained in intensive care. These specialists constantly monitor the patients round-the-clock and help them in a speedy recovery.…
