A MUGA scan (Multiple Gated Acquisition scan) is a type of nuclear medicine imaging study used to assess the pumping function of the heart. It measures the ejection fraction of both the left and right ventricles and evaluates regional wall motion (how different areas of the heart muscle contract). Unlike echocardiography, which uses ultrasound to … Read more
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a form of rescue breathing in which a rescuer breathes air directly into the mouth of a person who has stopped breathing, aiming to fill their lungs and maintain oxygenation until normal breathing resumes or medical help arrives. It is one component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) alongside chest compressions. The technique involves … Read more
Morphine is a potent opioid analgesic derived from the opium poppy, used primarily to relieve moderate to severe pain. It acts on opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral tissues, reducing pain perception and altering the emotional response to it. Morphine is one of the oldest medicines in use and remains a cornerstone … Read more