Medicine

Therapy

Any doctor’s appointment begins with an initial examination. Even across different specialties, doctors start off with a very similar toolbox. That’s why we’ve dedicated our first box to learning how to conduct an initial patient examination. A correctly completed patient history is crucial for further treatment.

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You will:

  • measure the amount of oxygen in your blood
  • check your blood pressure
  • check the reaction of your pupils

You will learn:

  • how to fill out a patient’s history
  • how to use a stethoscope and a pulse oximeter
  • how to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)

Experiments

Internship Therapy

Take your first steps as a physician! Learn how to interact with a patient and fill medical history.

Thermometry

Learn about body temperature regulation and measurement.

Measuring tape

Explore what BMI is and learn the advantages of WHR.

Pulse oximetry

Learn how to measure blood oxygenation and heart rate.

Goniometry

What is your joint range of motion? Find out!

Auscultation of the heart

Did your heart skip a beat? Listen to heart sounds.

Measuring blood pressure

Two vital blood pressure numbers: what they mean and how to measure them.

Auscultation of the lungs

A crackle or a wheeze? Try your hand at listening to breathing sounds.

Patient: Ali

Meet and diagnose your first patient.

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