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APACHES scores

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Computerized evaluation system for scoring severity of illness in ICU to predict survival outcomes
Take into account acute condition and chronic illness variables
Acronym: acute, physiology, and chronic health evaluation system

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Acrocyanosis

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Peripheral cyanosis (blue discoloration) involving hands, feet, and lips

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Apical rate

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Number of heartbeats occurring in 1 min as monitored by auscultation over apex of heart

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Apical-radial pulse rate (A/R)

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Pulse rate obtained by two listeners when 1 obtains the apical pulse rate and the other obtains the radial pulse rate

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Arrhythmia

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An irregular pattern of heartbeats and pulse

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Arteriosclerosis

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Loss of arterial wall elasticity

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Ascites

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Effusion (collection) of serous fluid into abdominal cavity

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Atherosclerosis

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A narrowing of the inside of the arteries due to fat accumulation

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Axilla

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Armpit

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Babinski sign

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Extension, instead of normal flexion, of large toe on stimulation of plantar surface of the foot
Indicate pyramidal disease

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Battle’s sign

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Ecchymosis (swelling due to bruising) behind the ear associated with basilar skull fractures

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Brazelton neonatal behavioural assessment scale (BNBAS)

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Tool to assess neonate’s interactive and behavioural capabilities

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Cachexia

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State of malnutrition, emaciation, debilitation, and anemia

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Cellulitis

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Inflammation that has spread within the tissues

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Chemosis

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Connective tissue swelling near cornea

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Chvostek’s sign

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Facial spasms brought on by tapping over facial nerve indicative of hypocalcemic states

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Cicatrix

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Scar left by formation of new connective tissue over healing wound

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Coloboma

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Congenital incomplete development of eye structures

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Congestive heart failure(CHF)

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Condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequately, thus allowing blood to accumulate in lungs and liver

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Crisis phase

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Dramatic return of elevated body temperature to normal

Fevers may be recurring and several cycles of ‘crisis’ and chills may occur at intervals until stability is reached

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Cullen’s sign

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Ecchymosis (swelling due to a bruise) in the flank associated with retroperitoneal hemorrhage

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Cyanosis

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Generalized blue discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to reduced oxygen in red blood cell hemoglobin

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Diaphoresis

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Profuse sweating

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Diastole

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Phase of heart beat when ventricular heart muscle relaxes

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Diastolic pressure

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Least amount of pressure detectably present in arteries when heart muscle is in relaxed state
Bottom number in blood pressure recording

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Dubowitz assessment

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System for examining physical and neurological development of neonates to assess gestational age

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Ecchymosis

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Extravasation of blood within and under the skin

Swelling due to bruise

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Epididymitis

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Inflammation of excretory duct of testes

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Expulsion

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Nodular enlargement of gums

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Erythema

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Redness in areas of skin or mucous tissues

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Erythema toxicum

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Pink papular rash usually present in first or second day of life in newborns

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Eschar

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Slough of skin cells, or scab

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Febrile

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Having elevated body temperature

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Fibrillation

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Rapid, random, ineffectual, and irregular heart contractions

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Fissure

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Crack split or groove in skin or mucous membrane

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Fistula

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Communication btw 2 normally separated spaces

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Flutter

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Rapid, regular, but ineffective heart contractions

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Fontanelle

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‘Soft spot’ on skulls of infants

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Hemangioma

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Group of benign blood vessel tumours visible on the skin

Incl. spider hemangioma, port wine hemangioma, and strawberry hemangioma

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Hematemsis

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Vomiting red blood or ‘coffee grounds’ appearing blood

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Hematochezia

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Bright red blood coming from rectum

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Hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood

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Hepatojugular reflex

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Referring to pressure on liver that results in increase in cervicovenous pressure in patients who have right-side heart failure and causes visible bulging of jugular vein

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Hoffman’s sign

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Neurologic sign elicited by flicking the palm surface on end of a finger and causing the fingers to flex
Indicative of pyramidal disease

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Hydroma

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Fluid-filled sacs or cysts

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Iatrogenic

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Conditions or problems resulting from medical treatment

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Idiopathic

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Disease of unknown origin

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Induration

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Hardened area

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Intermittent pulse

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Periods of normal pulse rhythm broken by periods of irregular rhythms

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Interstitial edema

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Collection of fluid within spaces in an organ or within tissues

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Janeway lesion

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Erythematous or hemorrhagic lesion on the palm or sole seen in association with subacute bacterial endocarditis

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Jaundice

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Yellowish coloration to skin resulting from excessive bilirubin

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Kussmaul’s respiration

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Deep, rapid respiration seen in some cases of coma or metabolic acidosis

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Lanugo

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Thin, downy fine hair covering the infant’s body

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Loculated

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Enlarged small space or cavity

Most often refers to fluid trapped in chambers or adjacent compartments that are difficult to drain

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Melena

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Black tarry stool usually indicative of upper GI hemorrhage

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Milia

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Tiny white papules usually on chin, nose, and forehead in newborns

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Mucopurulent

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Containing pus and mucus

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Murphy’s sign

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Sever pain and inspiratory arrest occurring with palpating (touching) of right upper quadrant associated with cholecystitis (galbladder infection)

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Neurodermatitis

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Skin lesion of neurological origin

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Neutropenia

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Abnormally low number of neutrophils (leukocytes that stain easily)

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Orchitis

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Inflammation of the testes

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