Malabsorption DDx
Malabsorption can result from pancreatic enzyme deficiency, bile salt deficiency, defects of the absorptive epithelium and defects in removing absorbed fat from the epithelium.
Category LITFL
Jean-Martin Charcot
Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893) was a French neurologist and anatomopathologist.
Bronchial blocker
bronchial blocker is a device that can isolate part of the bronchial tree at the lobar level
Wells Criteria for Pulmonary Embolus
Description What is the actual eponymous medical sign/syndrome/repair/classification… History Associated Persons Philip Steven Wells Alternative names Name Name Controversies Did they first describe or popularise or plagiarise? References Wells PS, Anderson DR, Rodger M, Forgie M, Kearon C, Dreyer J, Kovacs…
Wells Criteria for DVT
Description What is the actual eponymous medical sign/syndrome/repair/classification… History Associated Persons Philip Steven Wells Alternative names Name Name Controversies Did they first describe or popularise or plagiarise? References Wells PS, Anderson DR, Rodger M, Stiell I, Dreyer JF, Barnes D, Forgie…
Tube securing devices
Tube securing devices: prevent dislodgement of endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes
John Snow
John Snow (1813-1858) was an English physician. Snow is considered one of the fathers of modern epidemiology (the cholera cartographer); and a leader in the development of anaesthesia, medical hygiene and public health.
William Heberden the Elder
William Heberden the Elder (1710 - 1801) was an English physician
Shigeo Satomura
Shigeo Satomura (1919 - 1960) was a Japanese scientist. Designed and developed the Doppler Cardiograph, blood-rheograph and trasncutaneous flowmeter
Ziro Kaneko
Ziro Kaneko (1915 – 1997) Japanese neuropsychiatrist. Pioneer in the field of Geriatric Psychiatry in Japan. Doppler Flowmeter (1960)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Overview
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, potentially leading to an altered level of consciousness and permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions.
External Ventricular Drain
External Ventricular Drain (EVD): ICP monitor than allows CSF drainage; measurement and treatment of raised ICP