Category: Medical Exams

Arterial Gasometry: What is it? Why is it Necessary? Procedure, Compensation, Metabolic Disorders and Results

Venous Gasometry: Definition, Indications, Background, Sampling, Analysis and Contraindications

Kirby Index: Definition, Advantages, Disadvantages, Clinical Relevance, and Uses of This Measurement Ratio

SvO2: Definition, Normal Values, Clinical Use, Importance and Possible Problems

TCO2: Definition, Indications, Preparation, Procedure, Results and Outlook

SpO2: What is it? Measurement Benefits, Limitations, Effects of Low Oxygen Saturation and Indications

EtCO2: Definition, Types and Indications of Capnography for the Measurement of Carbon Dioxide

What is a Lipid Profile and what is it used for?

Tuberculin: Medical Uses, History, Dosage, Reading Method, Interpretation, Secondary Effects and Controversy

Blumberg Sign: What is it? Procedure, Clinical Significance and Indications