Mohs surgery removes thin layers of skin cancer while preserving healthy tissue. Procedure is used for high-risk skin cancers and those with hard-to-define edges. Most patients can go home after surgery without hospital stay
ECPR uses ECMO device to oxygenate blood during cardiac arrest. Allows more sustainable cerebral perfusion than external compressions. Maintains end-organ perfusion while assessing reversible pathology
Blood collects between septal cartilage and perichondrium. Septal cartilage receives nutrients from overlying mucosa. Normal septum is rigid and thin
Snakebites are injuries caused by venomous or non-venomous snake bites. WHO estimates 4.5-5.4 million bites yearly, 80,000-130,000 deaths annually. Most bites occur on hands, arms or legs. Most dangerous snakes are elapids, vipers and sea snakes
British Empire woman from 18th-19th century known as "Angel of Crimea". Founded Nightingale Foundation to improve nursing worldwide. Reduced Crimean War mortality rate from 40% to 5% through medical reforms. Created "Nightingale Pledge" for nursing practitioners
Mole is a skin spot made of melanocytes, present at birth or later. Moles can be benign or cancerous, affecting both face and body