Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)
Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is one of the most prevalent and distressing adverse effects of opioid therapy. Unlike other opioid side effects such as sedation or…
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Opioid withdrawal is a clinical syndrome that occurs when a person who is physically dependent on opioids abruptly reduces or stops usage. It is the…
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a chronic, relapsing medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of opioids despite harmful consequences. It involves both physical dependence…
Opioid Overdose
The global opioid crisis has emerged as a significant public health emergency. Opioid overdose, a leading cause of preventable death, results from the excessive consumption…
Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression Prophylaxis
Opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) remains one of the most critical and potentially fatal complications associated with opioid therapy. As opioid analgesics continue to be essential…
Ophthalmic Angiography
Ophthalmic angiography is an essential diagnostic technique used to visualize the retinal and choroidal vasculature in vivo. This non-invasive or minimally invasive imaging procedure plays…
Ophthalmia Sympathetic
Ophthalmia sympathetic, medically termed sympathetic ophthalmia, is a rare but serious bilateral granulomatous uveitis that occurs after penetrating trauma or intraocular surgery in one eye.…
Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Ophthalmia neonatorum, also known as neonatal conjunctivitis, is a form of eye infection occurring within the first 28 days of life. It is characterized by…
Operation on Lens
Lens operations, commonly referred to as eye lens surgeries, are performed to restore or improve vision affected by various ocular conditions. These procedures are primarily…
Open Heart Surgery Infection Prevention
Open heart surgery, a critical life-saving procedure, inherently carries the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) and other healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The sternotomy incision, prolonged…