Islam x Medicine
As-Shifa meaning?
The healer
RUQ?
Right Upper Quadrant
Treats diseases of the blood and bone marrow
Hematology
The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that ______ is a cure for everything expect death?
Black Seeds
NPO?
Nothing by Mouth
Treats kidney disease and manages dialysis
Nephrology
Which Muslim physician wrote The Canon of Medicine, (a medical encyclopedia)?
Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
also known as the father of modern medicine
GCS?
Glasgow Coma Scale
Treats disorders of the veins, arteries, & lymphatic system
Vascular Medicine
Name of sahabiyat that would care for the wounded on the battle?
Rufaida Al-Aslamia
WNL?
Within Normal Limits
Focuses on feet, ankles, and lower limbs
Podiatry
What is the name of the healing centers that were present in the Islamic world from the 8th-15th century?
Maristans
PERRLA?
Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation
Specializes in disorders of the temporal bone, inner ear, and complex causes of hearing and balance dysfunction
Neurotology