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VITT – Vaccine Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Dr Swapnil Pawar
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Infective Endocarditis Dr Swapnil Pawar
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Acute Coronary Syndrome Dr Swapnil Pawar
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ULTRA Trial – Tranexamic Acid in SAH Dr Swapnil Pawar
play_arrow COVID-19 Vaccines – Comprehensive Review Dr Swapnil Pawar COVID-19 vaccines: Comprehensive Review Written by – Dr Jose Chacko Several vaccines are being employed against COVID-19 following expedited evaluation and manufacturing processes. Currently, more than 50 potential vaccines are undergoing clinical trials in various phases.1 Effective immunization is considered to […]
play_arrow Examiner’s Top Tips for ICU Primary Exam Dr Swapnil Pawar In this episode, Primary examiner Mike Clifford from Victoria talks about the common pitfalls in the ICU Primary exam and shares his top tips for exam preparation. The key message – Prepare, Prepare and Prepare.
play_arrow COPD Management Dr Swapnil Pawar Written by – Dr Andrew Lam Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chest X-Ray Findings of COPD Flattening of the hemidiaphragms Narrowing of the mediastinum Hyperlucency of the lung fields Decreased peripheral broncho-vascular markings Hyperinflation (More more than 6 anterior ribs or 10 posterior ribs […]
play_arrow Hypertensive Emergencies Dr Swapnil Pawar Written by – Dr Andrew Lam Hypertensive Urgency Severe Asymptomatic Hypertension Hypertensive Urgency Hypertensive Emergency Blood Pressure > 180/110 mmHg > 180/110 mmHg > 220/140 mmHg Symptoms (i.e. headache, dizziness) Nil Present Present End Organ Dysfunction Nil Nil ACUTE end organ dysfunction, but moderate […]
Written By – Dr Madhuri Anupindi RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY 2 How is ventilation controlled? The control of ventilation can be thought of in terms of sensors, a central integrator and effectors. The sensors consist of central chemoreceptors, peripheral chemoreceptors, mechanical receptors within the lung and other receptors. Sensors: Central chemoreceptors These […]
COVID -19 Vaccine Safety and Efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Population Inclusion: Healthy adults or those with stable medical conditions including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus, or hepatitis C virus infection were eligible. United States, 130 sites; Argentina, 1; Brazil, 2; South Africa, 4; Germany, 6; […]
Post written by – Dr Andrew Lam SAAG Serum Albumin – Albumin of Ascitic Fluid High SAAG (>11g/L) Suggests that the cause of ascites is related to portal hypertension Causes: Cirrhosis Hepatic malignancy or metastasis Right-Sided Cardiac Failure Portal Vein Thrombosis Budd-Chiari Syndrome Low SAAG (<11g/L) Suggests that cause of […]
Post-op Fluids Written by Dr Hyerim Su Daily requirements of electrolytes and water Water – 25mL/kg/day Sodium – 1.0mmol/kg/day Potassium – 1.0mmol/kg/day Glucose 50g/day Table 1. Composition of intravenous fluids Dextrose is a hypotonic solution as the dextrose is metabolised, leaving only free water. Only 7% of the fluid stays […]
Blog Written by – Dr Jose Chacko Lactic acidosis commonly occurs in critically ill patients, especially among those in shock of varying etiology. High lactate levels are uniformly associated with poor clinical outcomes, including mortality.1 However, there is considerable interest and conflict of opinion regarding the clinical value of using […]
