Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a clinically similar condition to TTP; in HUS (unlike TTP): renal failure > neurological symptoms
Category Medical Specialty
Haematology Literature Summaries
Haematology Literature Summaries
Haemolytic anaemia
Reviewed and revised 27 October 2016 OVERVIEW Definition Shortened lifespan can be due to RBC destruction from: The approach to haemolytic anaemia involves: In the critically ill, always consider: PATHOGENESIS Haemolysis can occur intravascularly or extravascularly, or both Immune-mediated Non-immune…
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an acquired syndrome characterized by the intravascular activation of coagulation with loss of localization arising from different causes
Apheresis, Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange
Apheresis, Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange
Acute Coagulopathy of Trauma
new terms that are in vogue are trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) and acute traumatic coagulopathy (ATC) - not simply a 'dilutional coagulopathy' or 'consumptive coagulopathy'!
Problems after Bariatric Surgery
Problems after Bariatric Surgery
Mesenteric Ischaemia
Mesenteric ischaemia = inadequate blood flow through mesenteric circulation -> ischaemia -> gangrene
Ileus
Ileus = absence of bowel motility; (1) dynamic ileus (2) spastic ileus (rare: porphyria or lead poisoning) (3) ischaemic ileus
Signs of Aortic Regurgitation
Signs of Aortic Regurgitation
Heart Sound Abnormalities
S1 Loud MV or TV open long -> shuts forcefully MS increased HR short AV conduction Soft first degree HB LBBB MR Splitting RBBB S2 Loud HT AS PHT Soft AS AR Splitting increased normal splitting (wider on inspiration): RBBB,…
Necrotising fasciitis
Reviewed and revised 12 July 2015 OVERVIEW CLASSIFICATION From Misiakos et al, 2014: Classification of responsible pathogens according to type of infection. Fournier gangrene is typically polymicrobial infection with aerobes and anaerobes, such as coliforms, klebsiella, streptococci, staphylococci, clostridia, bacteroids, and corynbacteria CAUSTIVE…