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  Suction Machine A suction machine, also called an aspirator, may be a variety of medical device that's primarily used for removing obstructions  like mucus, saliva, blood, or secretions  from a person’s airway. When a personal is unable to clear secretions because of a scarcity of consciousness or an ongoing process, suction machines help them breathe by maintaining a transparent airway. In practice care professionals use suction machines as an integral a part of a treatment plan when a patient’s airway is partially or completely obstructed. Some common uses include: Removing respiratory secretions Assisting a patient whom vomiting while seizing or unconscious Clearing blood from the airway  Removing a remote substance from a patient’s windpipe and/or lungs (pulmonary aspiration) Since suction machine can be used in the conjunction with other medical technologies to treat a variety of life-threatening conditions, aspirators have become a mainstay in both the pre-ho...

  ROLES OF REHABILITATION ENGINEERS                   They may suggest commercially available equipment to solve the problem of the disabled. Example : Rehabilitation engineers assisting workers in wheelchairs can choose commercially available components to set up an ergonomic workstation with height-adjustable desks and desks, as well as computer monitors and keyboards that are repositioned as workplaces. A rehabilitation engineer working in a rehabilitation centre may recommend electronic assistive devices used in daily life to activate the appliances and lights in her kitchen. They adjust and personalize technology and create unique solutions to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Example: A rehabilitation engineer working in the school system has a pre-schooler with limited leg movement and can modify an electric toy car so that it can be driven by manual control instead of pedals. Another rehabilitation engineer working...

  FETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY Fetal echocardiography is a test similar to ultrasound. This test allows your doctor to better understand the structure and function of your fetus’s heart. It is usually done in the second trimester, between weeks 18 and 24. This test uses sound waves to “echo” the structure of the fetal heart. A machine analyses these sound waves and creates an image or an echocardiogram of the inside of your heart. This image provides information about how the baby’s heart is formed and whether it is working properly.  Also allows your doctor to see the blood flow through the baby’s heart. This in-depth observation allows your doctor to find out if there is any abnormality in the baby’s blood flow or heartbeat. How does a fetal echocardiogram work? A small probe called a transducer (similar to a microphone) is placed on the mother’s abdomen and emits ultrasound waves at an inaudible frequency. When the transducer is placed at a specific position and at a specific ang...

  FETAL DOPPLER Fetal Doppler is a portable ultrasound tool that uses sound waves to listen to the heartbeat of the fetus . Doctors and midwives begin using these medical devices during the first trimester of pregnancy as part of routine prenatal care.  Recently, the fetal Doppler has been sold over the counter (OTC) for home use. However, its use outside of medical settings is discouraged because the long-term health effects are unclear and its use may lead to inaccurate conclusions about the fetus. The device is usually battery-powered and has a probe that can slide on the abdomen of pregnant women. With hearing aids, you, your partner, friends or family members will be able to hear your baby's heartbeat. If you are interested in knowing your baby's heart rate, some models are also equipped with an LCD screen. If you want to know how fetal Doppler works, their technique is based on the "Doppler effect", discovered by Austrian mathematician and physicist Christian Do...

    TREADMILL STRESS ECG   The treadmill EKG, or exercise EKG test, is an EKG record obtained when the heart is exposed to  physical stress such as exercise. When a person is running on a treadmill. Exercise on a treadmill EKG is a useful test that is routinely performed to detect problems that may not be apparent when the heart is at rest. Treadmill Stress Test The treadmill EKG stress test is relatively safe, but  running on a treadmill puts a strain on the heart, so there is little risk. Very rare complications are heart attack and  heart arrhythmias, which are more likely to be seen  in  hospital heart laboratories, where patients already suffering from heart disease are tested. Experienced staff will handle emergencies when performing exercise EKG on  a treadmill. Purpose of doing a Treadmill Stress ECG Test: The treadmill exercise EKG test helps doctors  see how well the heart is functioning during exercise by analysing the EKG wav...

  MEDICAL ETHICS 1) Physicians must be committed to providing qualified medical care, compassionate and respectful of human dignity and rights. 2) Physicians must adhere to professional standards, be honest in all professional interactions, and endeavour to report to the appropriate entity those physicians who have defects of character or ability or who were involved in fraud or deception. 3) Physicians must abide by the law and recognize the responsibility to pursue those requirements in that are contrary to the best interests of the patient. 4)  Physicians must respect the rights of patients, colleagues, and  other healthcare professionals, and must protect the trust and privacy of patients within the limits of the law. 5) Physicians must continue to learn, apply and advance scientific knowledge, maintain a commitment to medical education, provide relevant information to patients, colleagues, and the public, obtain consultations and use the talents of other professional...