A pulse is the speed at which the heart beats. The pulse is usually called the heart rate, which is the number of times the heart beats per minute (bpm). But the rhythm and strength of the heartbeat can also be noted, as well as whether the blood...
Delirium is sudden confusion that happens more often in older adults. It can make memory and thinking problems worse. Delirium may last for several hours or days, or it may come and go during the day or night. It often gets better when the cause is...
Aortic dissection happens when a small tear develops inside the lining of the wall of the aorta. Blood then flows in between the layers of the lining. This can cause sudden, serious problems with heart function and blood flow in the body.
A pudendal nerve block is an injection (shot) of medicine close to the pudendal nerve. It can numb the nerve and block pain. The pudendal nerve runs from the back of your pelvis to the muscles and skin in your anus and your vagina or penis. There...
Bradycardia means that your child's heart beats slower than normal. For some children, bradycardia is healthy and normal. In others, it's a sign of a problem with the heart's electrical system.
A peripheral nerve block is an injection (shot) of medicine to numb a part of your body before an operation, or to control pain right after an operation. It’s a type of regional anesthesia. To do this type of nerve block, your doctor injects a...
A tracheostomy (or trach) tube connects to your windpipe through a hole in your neck (called a stoma). It helps move air in and out of your lungs if you can’t breathe through your nose and mouth. You might need a trach tube because of an illness or...
An intercostal nerve block is an injection (shot) of medicine close to the intercostal nerves to numb the nerves and treat pain in your chest and upper belly. The intercostal nerves start at your spine and run underneath your ribs. Usually an...
Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is a test the doctor uses to look at your airway while you are in a sleep-like state. It is often used for people who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or other breathing problems during sleep. During DISE,