Apheresis, Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange
Apheresis, Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is diagnosed by the occurrence of thrombosis or pregnancy morbidity in combination with detectable antibodies
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
Psoas abscess
Psoas abscess is a suppurative collection in the psoas muscle; it is commonly missed or diagnosed late, with potential for severe morbidity
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
Cyanosis
Cyanosis is a bluish hue that occurs in the presence of ~60 g/L deoxyhaemoglobin or dyshemoglobinaemia; the differentials include treatment with methylene blue and new clothes that leach blue ink...
Signs of Aortic Regurgitation
Signs of Aortic Regurgitation
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome: connective tissue disorder; autosomal dominant
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,…