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Pallidotomy
It's a surgical technique in which, through the introduction of an electrode inside the brain, a brain area called Globus Pallidus is desactivated. It’s used as a treatment for Parkinson's disease
Palpitations Physical Examination
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)
-Skin Examination
-Breathing Examination:
.Thorax inspection
.Lung fields percussion
.Lungs auscultation
.Cardiovascular Examination
.Peripheral pulse palpation
.Heart auscultation
Pap
It is a diagnostic test consisting in the extraction of a sample of cells from the cervix and vagina in order to send them to a laboratory, where they will be studied. When the pap test is positive, it means that the founded cells are different from normal, which can indicate from a irritation, inflammation, infection, up to cervical cancer.
Pap smear
Pap Smear
It is a diagnostic test consisting of the extraction of a sample of cells from the cervix and vagina in order to send them to a laboratory, where they will be studied.
When the pap test is positive, it means that the found cells are different from normal, which can indicate from irritation, inflammation, infection, up to cervical cancer.
Pap Test
Pap Test
It is a diagnostic test consisting of the extraction of a sample of cells from the cervix and vagina in order to send them to a laboratory, where they will be studied.
When the pap test is positive, it means that the found cells are different from normal, which can indicate from irritation, inflammation, infection, up to cervical cancer.
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Secreted hormone by the parathyroid gland
Normal Value: 10 to 69 pg/ml
Paul Bunnel Test
Quick test to detect the presence of antibodies (proteins produced by the immunologic system) in the patient's serum with suspicion of infectious mononucleosis.
Pavlik Harness
It’s an orthopedic device used to correct disorders in the hip development (hip dysplasia or hip dislocation). Its function is to maintain the lower limbs of the baby separated and towards the outside (like a frog’s position). This position allows the correction of bone disorder and when treatment is over the joint remains stable.
Peak flow
It's a device in which, through a blast over a mouthpiece, the value of the peak flow (volume of air that can be expelled, by force, from the lungs) is measured
Peak-Flow
It is an instrument with which, through a blow into a mouthpiece, the value of Peak-Flow is measured (quantity of air that can be expelled forcibly, out of the lungs)
Pediatric Physical Examination for Cough
The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma valuesl: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
-Thorax Examination: Observation (or inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (listening): of the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and heart.
Percussion (give repetitive blows): to know how every part of the thorax sounds like.
Throat Examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Paranasal sinuses examination:
-Palpation (or touching): to know if any place causes pain
-Transillumination (According to the case): in a dark room, both sides of the face are illuminated, under the eyes, with the mouth open. It's done to see the presence of paranasal mucus.
-Lymph node Examination (for example neck, armpit, etc):
.Observation
.Palpation
.Skin and mucous examination (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.
Pediatric Physical Examination for Cough
The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma valuesl: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
-Thorax Examination: Observation (or inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (listening): of the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and heart.
Percussion (give repetitive blows): to know how every part of the thorax sounds like.
Throat Examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Paranasal sinuses examination:
-Palpation (or touching): to know if any place causes pain
-Transillumination (According to the case): in a dark room, both sides of the face are illuminated, under the eyes, with the mouth open. It's done to see the presence of paranasal mucus.
-Lymph node Examination (for example neck, armpit, etc):
.Observation
.Palpation
.Skin and mucous examination (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.
Pediatric Physical Examination for Cough
The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma valuesl: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
-Thorax Examination: Observation (or inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (listening): of the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and heart.
Percussion (give repetitive blows): to know how every part of the thorax sounds like.
Throat Examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Paranasal sinuses examination:
-Palpation (or touching): to know if any place causes pain
-Transillumination (According to the case): in a dark room, both sides of the face are illuminated, under the eyes, with the mouth open. It's done to see the presence of paranasal mucus.
-Lymph node Examination (for example neck, armpit, etc):
.Observation
.Palpation
.Skin and mucous examination (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.
Pelvic strengthening exercises
Pelvic strengthening exercises
Contraction and relaxation exercises of the muscles that hold the bladder and urethra, in order to increase their strength and stamina, thus preventing or avoiding the urinary incontinence and other related problems.
They are easy to perform and can be done in any place or space. For example: Contracting the anus during several seconds and incrementing this time until reaching a maximum of 10 seconds. Between each contraction rest at least the same amount of time (for example, 10 seconds) and repeat this sequence 10 times in the morning, 10 times in the afternoon and 10 times at night.
Pelvis, hip and groin injuries Physical Examination
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)
Examen de la cadera, pelvis y región inguinal Hip, pelvis and inguinal region examination:
. Observation (Inspection)
. Palpation (o touching): to know if there is any area that causes pain and to recognise if there is any injury that can be perceived by touching
. Evaluation of joint mobility of the hip: if it is or if it's not limited.
. Skin examination (colour, temperature, presence of any injury)
. Specific tests: the doctor may evaluate, through specific movements, the areas affected, if there is pain or not. .