Questions 17.1. Outline four (4) causes for the capnograph trace (shown below) obtained from a critically ill patient. 17.2. Examine the data provided from a co-oximeter and a simultaneous pulse oximeter recording from patient A and B. List three (3)…
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Question a) What is the tube in the image above used for? (10% marks) b) Describe the steps for insertion of this tube. (40% marks) c) What are the contraindications for its insertion? (20% marks) d) What are the complications…
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Liver Function Test Analysis including Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Hypochloraemia (<95) (Usually associated with sodium losses)
Oxygen: gaseous inorganic element; essential role in oxidative phosphorylation resulting in energy production in the form of ATP
A 29 year old woman presents with pelvic pain. You ultrasound her pelvis and notice an unusual appearance in the bladder.
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Critically evaluate the role of Procalcitonin (PCT) as a biomarker in the diagnosis and management of sepsis.
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