Tag: emergency room
Beer potomania syndrome (Hyponatremia)
Beer potomania is a syndrome of binge drinking, poor nutritional intake, and profound hyponatremia.
Etiology
Hyponatremia is due to a large consumption of beer (which has...
Diabetic Control in Surgical Patients
Objectives
Avoid excess morbidity and mortality
Prevent
Hypo, hyperglycemia, increased protein catabolism and undue electrolyte imbalance.
Aim for a blood sugar around 200mg/dl i.e: (7 to 11 mmol/L)
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Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary thrombo-embolism is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among the hospitalized patients. A vast majority of clinically significant pulmonary emboli (PE)...
Acute intestinal obstruction
Primary Survey:
Short History
Pain (site, character, duration, severity), vomiting, distention, absolute constipation.
Look for features of strangulation obstruction
Physical Examination:
Check heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate,...
Intravenous access setting and maintainance
Cannulation of the venous system may be required:
For the administration of drugs.
For the intravenous infusion of fluids.
For transfusion of blood products.
For parenteral feeding when...
Diabetic foot and its management
Diabetes mellitus is one of those metabolic disorders that impedes normal steps of wound healing process. Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the major...
Protocols for Blood Transfusion
Transfusion Triggers/ Indications:
Severe blood loss > 1.5 liters in patient with normal Hemoglobin.
Severe burns > 50% BSA
If Hemoglobin level is < 8mg /dl (In...
Acute urinary retention and its management
Acute Urinary Retention
Acute urinary retention is sudden inability to pass urine. It is a painful condition.
Causes:
a) Mechanical
Urinary Bladder:- Stones, tumors and stricture of the...