Clinical Science – Page 8

Exanthematous Illness, Rashes and their causes

Infections

Exanthematous Illness Exanthems – eruption of skin accompanied by inflammation. Enanthems – eruption of mucous membrane. Maculopapular rashes : Measles Rubella Erythema Infectiosum Roseola Coxsackie […]

Progeria : Aging starts in Childhood

Paediatrics

Alternative names Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome Progeria Syndrome Definition Progeria is a rare and fatal congenital disorder marked by physical symptoms resembling that […]

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling and Analysis

Medicine

These are typical reference ranges, although various analysers and laboratories may employ different ranges. Online Interpreter ABG : http://manuelsweb.com/abg.htm Analyte Range Interpretation pH 7.35-7.45 The pH […]

Paracentesis and Ascitic Fluid analysis in context of SBP

Medicine

Indications for diagnostic paracentesis: Cirrhotic patients with ascites at admission Cirrhotic patients with ascites and signs or symptoms of infection: fever, leukocytosis, abdominal pain Cirrhotic […]

Non Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema

Medicine

NONCARDIOGENIC PULMONARY EDEMA Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema(NCPE) results from elevated pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure damage to vascular endothelium by factors that disrupt pulmonary surfactant and decrease […]

CARDIOGENIC PULMONARY EDEMA

Medicine

CARDIOGENIC PULMONARY EDEMA DEFINITION: Interstitial edema, including fluid engorgement of the perivascular and peribronchial spaces and the alveolar wall interstitium. ETIOLOGY: Arrhythmias , MI , […]

Shock: Quick Review and Management.

General surgery, Surgery

SHOCK DEFINITION:- Shock is an acute clinical syndrome characterized by poor tissue perfusion with impaired cellular metabolism, which is manifested as different serious pathophysiological abnormalities. […]

AN APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH WHEEZE

Paediatrics, Respiratory System

WHEEZES OR RONCHI: Wheeze is a dry musical sound associated with airway narrowing. The expiration is prolonged. WHEEZING: Common in infants and young children because […]