Pyogenic Liver Abscess
Liver Blood supply: The liver derives blood from the hepatic artery (20%) and the portal vein (80%). The hepatic artery usually arises from the aorta […]
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Clinical Science
Exanthematous Illness, Rashes and their causes
Exanthematous Illness Exanthems – eruption of skin accompanied by inflammation. Enanthems – eruption of mucous membrane. Maculopapular rashes : Measles Rubella Erythema Infectiosum Roseola Coxsackie […]
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Progeria : Aging starts in Childhood
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 […]
Read MoreArterial Blood Gas Sampling and Analysis
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 […]
Read MoreParacentesis and Ascitic Fluid analysis in context of SBP
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 […]
Read MoreNon Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
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 […]
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CARDIOGENIC PULMONARY EDEMA
CARDIOGENIC PULMONARY EDEMA DEFINITION: Interstitial edema, including fluid engorgement of the perivascular and peribronchial spaces and the alveolar wall interstitium. ETIOLOGY: Arrhythmias , MI , […]
Read MoreShock: Quick Review and Management.
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. […]
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AN APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH WHEEZE
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 […]
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