Notes on Medicine - Dr. Sanjoy Ray

Freezing cold injury (‘frostbite’)
Freezing cold injury (‘frostbite’)
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20 Jan, 2025
Freezing cold injury (‘frostbite’) Pathophysiology: Definition: Hypothermia induced vasoconstriction that results in tissue cooling , ice formation & freezing […]
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Hypothermia
Hypothermia
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20 Jan, 2025
Hypothermia Definition: core temperature below 35°C Types: primary hypothermia due to environmental exposure secondary hypothermia due to abnormal […]
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OSPE/IOE
OSPE/IOE
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17 Jan, 2025
OSPE/IOE OSPE: CXR of 30 years old man with respiratory distress for 4 hours Finding bilateral patchy opacities […]
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ARDS
ARDS
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17 Jan, 2025
ARDS Causes: A= aspiration, acute pancreatitis, air embolism, anaphylaxis R= radiation D= DIC, drugs (heroin poisoning), drowning (near), dialysis, […]
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Coma
Coma
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17 Jan, 2025
Coma Coma is defined as a persisting state of deep unconsciousness with sustained GCS of 8 or less. Assessment […]
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How to write an ICU discharge summary
How to write an ICU discharge summary
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17 Jan, 2025
How to write an ICU discharge summary Information to be included Summary of diagnosis and progress in intensive care […]
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ICU-acquired weakness
ICU-acquired weakness
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17 Jan, 2025
SAQ. What are the risk factors for development of ICU acquired weakness? ICU-acquired weakness includes Critical illness polyneuropathy Critical […]
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Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis
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17 Jan, 2025
Rhabdomyolysis Causes: Lime or muscle compartment ischaemic for a prolonged period. trauma and crush injury after overexertion of muscles. […]
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Sepsis
Sepsis
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17 Jan, 2025
Sepsis Definition: (Davidson) Sepsis: life threatening organ dysfunction due to dysregulated host response to infection. SIRS: caused by infection or […]
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