gtt or gtts (plural), is an approximated unit of volume measurement. It represents the quantity of liquid dispensed from a dropper or drip chamber, and it finds application in various
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Vacuum ExtractionVacuum Extraction
Vacuum Extraction or VE is a medical procedure that involves removal of a fetus from the uterus or vagina via a suction device such as a vacuum extractor or a
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Normal Spontaneous Vaginal DeliveryNormal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery a.k.a. Vaginal Birth, Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD), or Normal Vaginal Delivery, is the term used to describe any delivery of the baby through the vagina. The
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Drip rate is the rate at which a liquid is infused into the body, typically through an intravenous (IV) line. It is measured in drops per minute (gtt/min). The drip
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Tangier DiseaseTangier Disease
Tangier disease is a rare autosomal recessive condition characterized by low levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in the blood, accumulation of cholesterol in many organs of the body,
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Drip Rate FormulaDrip Rate Formula
The nurse is responsible for maintaining the proper flow rate while assuring the comfort and safety of the patient. The physician prescribes the flow rate. He indicates the amount of
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IV Drip Rate CalculatorIV Drip Rate Calculator
IV Drip Rate Calculator calculates IV infusion rate using drip counting. This tool helps determine the appropriate rate at which to administer intravenous (IV) fluids and medications. IV Drip Rate
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Florence Nightingale, OM (Order of Merit), RRC (Royal Red Cross) [May 12, 1820 – August 13, 1910] was an English nurse, writer and statistician. She came to prominence during the
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Pelvic pain is pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis. Numerous diseases and various health issues have the potential to trigger pelvic discomfort, and chronic pelvic pain can arise from
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