How To: Grasp and understand restless leg syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome was first described in seventeenth century medical writings and it's been plaguing people ever since! So what is restless legs syndrome anyway?
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How To: Tie a two handed surgical square knot
Are you in medical school an planning to be a surgeon? Then here is a how-to video with various different surgical knot tips. The UT Huston Student Surgical Association (SSA) has put together this surgical knot tying online tutorial. Watch as Dr. John R. Potts, MD. demonstrates the two handed square knot. Practice the two handed square knot surgical suture before going into your surgical rotation.
How To: Collect and label a urine specimen in nursing
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to collect and label a urine specimen. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to do a urine collection and label it properly. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
How To: Diagnose and treat frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a common problem that men and women get between ages of 40 to 60. It is also known as adhesive capsulitis. A frozen shoulder is when the shoulder joint is clamped down. Learn how to diagnose and treat a frozen shoulder in this medical how-to video.
How To: Draw blood with a standard venepuncture procedure
This medical instructional how-to video demonstrates the proper way to perform a standard venepucture procedure on a patient. Before drawing blood from any patient it is always good to identify your patient. Wrap the band at the top of the arm and use alcohol to clean the area. Watch to learn how to perform a standard venepuncture procedure.
How To: Draw blood with the butterfly method
If you are having a difficult time drawing a patients blood, you might want to considering doing the butterfly procedure. Watch this instructional medical how-to video to learn the proper way of drawing in blood with this method. The butterfly procedure involves drawing blood from the back of the hand. Start by placing a band around the wrist, palpating the back of the hand and identifying the direction of the veins.
How To: Dissect a left aortic lymph node with a robotic arm
This medical how-to video details a robotic left aortic lymph node dissection in a patient with endometrial cancer using the Standard da Vinci system. The dissection on the right side of the aorta has been completed and the anatomy is outlined. The dissection on the left side of the aorta is highlighted in this video. Watch and learn how a dissection of a lymph node is performed on a patient. This surgical video is intended for medical students.
How To: Use Samsung Health to Diagnose Symptoms from the Privacy of Your Phone
You really can't go wrong with Samsung Health when it comes to staying on top of fitness-related data. Its features help you keep track of workouts, track calorie and nutrition intake, and monitor your heart rate, just to name a few. And if you start exhibiting symptoms you've never had before, you can even use the app to find out more about what's wrong with you.
How To: Perform a vulval disease or cancer check
Around 1000 cases of vulval cancer are diagnosed every year in the UK, mainly in women who have been through the menopause. However, there are also a range of other vulval conditions that affect all women – highlighting how important it is to self-check your vulva. Although it may seem daunting if you haven’t self-checked before, Dr Dawn Harper’s guide will show you exactly how to conduct the check – so grab that mirror! Watch this video tutorial and learn how to perform a vulval self-examina...
How To: Place central venous lines with the landmark technique
This medical how-to video demonstrates how to insert a central venous catheter line. The method used to insert the venous line is the landmark base technique. Always prepare the skin by wiping it with antiseptic. The patients head should be tilted slightly to the left. Follow along and learn how it's done.
How To: Practice a simple interrupted suturing technique
An important part of being a surgeon involves knowing how to do various types of sutures. This medical how-to video demonstrates how to do a simple interrupted suturing technique. Simple interrupted sutures are great for closing skin wounds. Follow along and learn the proper method for using this type of suture on your patient.
How To: Remove a mole using punch biopsy
This medical how-to video demonstrates how to perform two techniques for skin biopsies. Follow along and learn how to do both a punch biopsy and a shaving method to remove moles. This technique is used when a patient has an irregular shaped mole and has changed in appearance.
How To: Weigh children via adult and infant scales in nursing
Studying to be a pediatric nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to weight a child using adult and infant scales. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to determine a child's weight with either an adult scale or an infant scale. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
How To: Access a port-a-cath in nursing
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to access por-a-caths on a patient. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to identify and access port-a-caths on your patient so that they can receive their medication properly. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
How To: Treat a nosebleed
Nosebleed or the official term is epistaxis is bleeding from the nasal cavity. Nose bleeds are very common and are often caused by dry air, illness, or trauma. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of nose bleeds in this medical how-to video.
How To: Remove an intrauterine device
This instructional medical how-to video gives a step-by-step instruction on how to remove an intrauterine device (IUD) with the help of a licensed health care practitioner.
How To: Prepare a peripheral blood smear and microhematocrit
This instructional medical how to video demonstrates how to prpeare a blood smear and microhematocrit. To prepare a peripheral blood smear and a microhematocrit you will need an absorbent towel, gauze, patient blood sample, glass slides and capillary tubes. Always wear gloves, eye shields and a lab coat when handling blood.
How To: Perform a total abdominal hysterectomy
This video is for medical students and surgical residents-in-training who want to learn about the basics of a total abdominal hysterectomy.
How To: Transmit a 9-line medical evacuation message
Being able to send a correct medical evacuation message can save the life of an injured soldier.
How To: Use and understand airway management equipment
Every physician, medical student or resident, from emergency room doctors and nurses to anesthesiologists, need to know of the most fundamental skill sets: airway assessment and management. But before one can be proficient with this skill set, you need to know the tools of the trade.
How To: Import Your Health Records onto Your iPhone
Mobile phones are not only essential for work and communication, they're quickly becoming an integral asset to our health. Your iPhone can store valuable data about fitness, nutrition, heart health, and so much more. And since iOS 11.3, your iPhone can even import a list of allergies, medications, immunizations, hospital visits, and other health information from your doctor or hospital.
How To: Diagnose and treat the symptoms of herpes
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at Mahalo, we learn how to diagnose and treat the most common symptoms of herpes, a common sexually-transmitted disease or STD. For all of the details, and to learn more about diagnosing and treating herpes, take a look.
How To: Diagnose and treat the symptoms of gonorrhea
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at Mahalo, we learn how to diagnose and treat the most common symptoms of gonorrhea, a common sexually-transmited disease or STD. For all of the details, and to learn more about diagnosing and treating gonorrhea, take a look.
How To: Recognize the symptoms of vertigo
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, we learn about the most common symptoms associated with vertigo. For all of the details, and to get started learning more about the symptoms of vertigo yourself, take a look.
How To: Tell whether gastric bypass surgery is right for you
Considering whether gastric bypass surgery is right for you? This brief, medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou will help you to decide just that. For details, and to get started learning more about the pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Be prepared for the potential complications of heart surgery
If you or someone you love is undergoing heart surgery in the near future, it's important that you have a solid grasp of the potential complications such that you can do everything in your power to avoid them. In this brief medical-minded tutorial from ICYou, you'll learn about a few of the most common complications including bleeding, infection, damage to blood vessels, heart damage, heart attacks or strokes.
How To: Differentiate between angioplasty, heart catheterization and stents
Interested to learn more about modern cardiovascular interventions like angioplasty, heart catherization and stents? In this brief, medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, a cardiologist provides an overview. For details, and to get started learning more about modern heart repair techniques yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Know what to expect when getting a heart stent
Interested to learn more about heart stents and what they do? In this brief, medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, a cardiologist provides an overview. For details, and to get started learning morea bout stents yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Tell whether you may need angioplasty
In this medical-minded video tutorial from ICYou, one cardiologist gives his opinion on when someone with chest problems may want to consider angiolasty. For all of the details, and to tell if angioplasty is right for your or the person you love, take a look.
How To: Tell whether a patient with cardiomyopathy requires a heart transplant
Interested to know more about myopathy and heart transplantation? This medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou will help you understand the procedure and give you a sense of what to expect. For all of the details, and to get started learning about cardiomyopathy and heart surgery yourself, take a look.
How To: Choose between open and close techniques when getting a brow lift
Considering brow lift? This medical-minded video tutorial from Aurora Clinics will help you understand the procedure and help you decide between open and closed surgery techniques. For all of the details, and to get started learning about brow lifts (or browlifts) yourself, take a look.
How To: Know what to expect when undergoing mastopexy & breast augmentation
Considering mastopexy and breast augmentation? This medical-minded video tutorial from Aurora Clinics will help you understand the procedure and give you a sense of what to expect. For all of the details, and to get started learning about joint mastopexy/breast augmentation surgery yourself, take a look.
How To: Care for your eyes following eye bag or eyelid surgery
Considering a eyelid or eye bag surgery? This medical-minded video tutorial from Aurora Clinics will help you understand the procedure and give you a sense of the necessary aftercare. For all of the details, and to get started learning more about eyelid and eye bag surgery, take a look.
How To: Know what to expect when undergoing eyelid surgery
Considering a eyelid surgery? This medical-minded video tutorial from Aurora Clinics will help you understand the procedure and give you a sense of what to expect. For all of the details, and to get started learning about breast reduction surgery yourself, take a look.
How To: Consider the possible complications of eyelid surgery
Considering eyelid surgery? It's important that you understand the potential complications. This medical-minded video tutorial from Aurora Clinics will help you understand the procedure and give you a sense of what to expect. For all of the details, and to get started learning about eyelid surgery yourself, take a look.
How To: Use the percussion technique when making a chest examination
This video offers a quick demonstration of a basic clinical chest examination. It is a useful thing to know if you are a medical student or if you are a patient who will be having a chest exam performed on you. Watch and learn how to use the percussion technique.
How To: Check for chest expansion with a clinical exam
This how to video is a quick demonstration of a basic clinical chest expansion exam. It is a useful thing to know if you are a medical student or if you are a patient who will be having their chest examined. Watch and learn how to check for an enlarged and expanded chest.
How To: Perform a basic tracheal deviation examination
This video offers a quick demonstration of a basic tracheal deviation examination. It is a useful thing to know if you are a medical student or if you are a patient who will be having a tracheal exam performed on you. Watch and learn how to examine someone's trachea.
How To: Avoid the triggers of irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder that involves a several symptoms related to altered bowel habits and abdominal pain. In this medical-minded how-to from the folks at ICYou Health Videos, you'll learn how to avoid the most common triggers of IBS and be apprised of treatment options.
How To: Photograph the iris of an eye
Photographing an eye is now easy with digital cameras. Dr. Roberto Kaplan leads you through the simple steps of using a digital still camera or video. Then cropping and scaling the size in a photo program. Learn how to photograph the iris for medical purposes (records for examinations, or identification records for children).