It is an examination for the detection and identification of bacteria or other microorganism in blood and the sensitivity of these to different antibiotics (antibiogram). Between 2 and 3 blood extractions are performed. The results take days.

It is an examination for the detection and identification of bacteria or other microorganism in blood and the sensitivity of these to different antibiotics (antibiogram). Between 2 and 3 blood extractions are performed. The results take days.

Blood gases within Normal Values:

PO2: 72 to 104 mmHg
PCO2: 32 to 45 mm Hg
HCO3: 22 to 30 meq/l
PH: 7, 35 to 7,42

Blood gases within Normal Values:

PO2: 75 to 100 (arterial) or 40 to 60 mmHg (capillary)
PCO2: 35 to 45 mm Hg.
HCO3: 20 to 25meq/l (less than 2 years and 22 a 26 meq/l (older than 2 years)
PH: 7,35 to 7,45

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Abdomen examination:
Observation(or Inspection)
Hearing the noises of the abdomen (hydro-aerial sounds)
Palpation or touching to know if there is any place causing pain and to recognize any injury that can be perceived by touching.
Percussion (repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.

Examination of the anal and rectum area:
Observation (or Inspection):
Rectal touch: based on each case

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Abdomen Examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching) to know if any place causes you pain and to recognize the presence of any injury that can be perceived by touching.
Listening the sounds of the abdomen (hydro-aerial sounds).
Percussion (repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Skin and mucous membrane examination (of mouth): evaluate changes of color
Pelvis examination: vulva (lips, clitoris, vagina) and urethra
Observation (or Inspection):
-Of skin and mucous membrane: if there are changes of color or presence of injuries
-Of discharge (or secretion)
Vaginal and rectal touching: according to the case.

Normal Value:

Adults: Less than 20 micrograms/deciliter of lead in the blood

Children: Less than 10 micrograms/deciliter of lead in the blood

Blood type and Rh Factor is each one of the different types in which the blood of people has been classified depending on the existence or not of certain proteins, called antigens, and certain substances, called Rh Factor, in the red cells. There are 4 types of blood type: A group, B group, AB group and 0 group and each one can be Rh positive, if the Rh Factor is present on the surface of the red cells, or Rh negative if it's not present.

Surgical technique that consists of a procedure of endorectal traction to separate the aganglionic rectum from its mucous and move the colon with its normal innervation up to residual cuff muscle, skipping the abnormal intestine.

The bone densitometry is a diagnostic technique which allows to measure the mineral density of the bone, that is to say, its calcium content, through X-rays. It is the main diagnostic tool used for osteoporosis and in this way the risk of broken bones can be determined.

A surgical procedure that consists of transplanting, to the affected area, a healthy bone of the patient.

Bone marrow aspiration is a procedure through which a small amount of liquid marrow of the interior of the bone is taken to examine the cells in a microscope.
A special needle will be introduced inside the bone, with local anesthesia.
Marrow aspiration can be performed in the doctor’s office or in a hospital. It’s a little painful during the extraction of the sample.

It's a surgical procedure to remove the inner layers of the bone and reduce the pressure inside it.

It's a surgical procedure to remove the inner layers of the bone and reduce the pressure inside it.

It’s a type of procedure of nuclear radiology. During the procedure a small radioactive substance is used (tracer), which is administered through vein. The radioactive substance accumulates in the bone tissue in the places where metabolism is altered or where there is an abnormal growth of bone tissue.
Bone scans can also detect: bone traumas, fractures, bone infections and different illnesses.
It does not cause pain.