Question 20.1 A 50-year-old male with a history of chronic pancreatitis presents with several days of nausea and vomiting. His biochemistry profile is below. Interpret the abnormalities in the above results and give likely underlying causes. (30% marks): 20.2 A…
Intercostal catheter insertion, chest drain
Indications for Extracorporeal Therapies
FloTrac™ cardiac output monitor that uses pulse contour analysis
made by Edwards
Multiple types of face mask are used for personal protection and protection of patient from health care nasopharyngeal secretions
ECMO = extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; used as a supportive strategy in patients who have a high risk of death despite conventional therapy
OVERVIEW Sickle cell disease is caused by HbS haemoglobinopathy which produces rigid, distorted and dysfunctional erythrocytes called sickle cells CAUSE Types of sickle cell disease sickle cell anemia (usually homozygous SS genotype) sickle beta thalassemia sickle HbC disease PRECIPITANTS Commonly:…
Polycythaemia = elevated Hb concentration from either increased RBC mass or decreased plasma volume
Massive Blood Loss
Heparin Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenia Syndrome (HITTS or HIT)
Discrepancies between NIBP and Arterial Pressure
Blood Product Compatibility