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Types of Hernias with Dr. Anthony Gonzalez

There are different types of hernias. Some of them are inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia, and incisional hernia. Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at South Miami Hospital, says inguinal hernia is the most common type of hernia and it is located in the groin. He also explains femoral hernia is more…...
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Types of Hernias With Dr. Michael Renfrow

A hernia can be inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, epigastric, and hiatal. Dr. Michael Renfrow, General Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, says there are different types of hernias and they are based on their location. He explains an inguinal hernia is a hernia in the groin. "30% of males will end up at some point…...
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Newborns with Sepsis: Lumbar Puncture

Some babies with neonatal sepsis need a lumbar puncture after a positive blood culture. Dr. Majd M. Dardas, Neonatal Perinatal Physician with Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, says how is the procedure of doing a lumbar puncture. This is known as a spinal tap correct okay so a spinal tap…...
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What Are The Symptoms of Sepsis in Babies?

Low blood sugar, breathing problems, and reduced sucking. Dr. Majd M. Dardas, Neonatal Perinatal Physician with Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, talks about how changes in the body temperature, reduced movements, and diarrhea are red flags of sepsis in babies. These are some red flags as well correct correct so…...
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Symptoms of Sepsis Interview With Sandra Amador

Sepsis is an infection that reaches the bloodstream. It can cause changes in blood pressure and mental status, and requires immediate medical attention, explains Sandra Amador, ARNP, Medical Surgical Nurse with Baptist Hospital of Miami. The symptoms are: shivering, fever, pain, discomfort, sleepy, short of breath and pale or discolored skin, among others. She affirms…...
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Classification of Neonatal Sepsis

Can neonatal sepsis happen in a baby that has been healthy? Dr. Majd M. Dardas, Neonatal Perinatal Physician with Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, explains the neonatal sepsis classification: early-onset sepsis, and late-onset sepsis. No doctor correct me if I'm wrong so this neonatal sepsis can happen in a baby…...
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Diagnosing Neonatal Sepsis

Before diagnosing neonatal sepsis, doctors have to look at the risk factors for infection from the mother. Dr. Majd M. Dardas, Neonatal Perinatal Physician with Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, explains the tests they use to know if the baby has neonatal sepsis, such as blood culture, complete blood count, and…...
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Causes of Neonatal Sepsis

Neonatal sepsis is an infection that babies get from their mothers. Dr. Majd M. Dardas, Neonatal Perinatal Physician with Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, explains what vertical transmissions are, and how contaminated amniotic fluid gets to the baby and causes infection. So dr. Dardis how do we see this happen…...
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