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DKA is a life threatening metabolic complication seen in diabetics with features of - hyperglycemia, hyperketonemia and metabolic acidosis. Use this chart to brush up your knowledge and to make it easier to save lives during this emergency crisis
Continue readingAs clear as it can get, GET THE FLU SHOT! Everyone asks, does it really work? When well matched with the strain, it reduces the risk by upto 60%. It reduces the elderly and children from being severely ill.Adapt GOOD HABITS - wash your hands every chance you get. Before meals, at work, leaving work, as soon as you get home, while leaving home. Maintain healthy habits, and keep your IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTED QUIT SMOKINGIf you know someone is sick, AVOID CONTACT ...
Continue readingThe Glascow coma scale is commonly used to measure the level of consciousness in case of a neurological insult
Continue readingAPGAR scoring was intended as an evaluative measure of a newborn's condition at birth and of the need for immediate resuscitative or support care.The total score determines the status of the newborn7 - 10 ; Normal 4 - 6 ; Moderately depressed 0 - 3 ; Severely depressed
Continue readingThe common causes of chills and rigors are:1. Pyelonephritis2. Abscess3. Cholangitis4. Malaria A good mnemonic to remember;
Continue readingEffectiveness of contraceptives depends on type of contraceptive used, from the famous TV show FRIENDS, we find that they tried to educate people that condoms are not effective 3% of the time, however it is actually not effective 18% of the time. Ranging from tacking periods to Reversible and Permanent contraception, here is a break down of which is effective and by how much!
Continue readingAs most of you might be unaware, a state of emergency has been declared in certain counties in the US after more than 30 cases of measles have been reported in the state of Washington. Lets take this opportunity to learn more about measles, how to identify them, when to seek medical attention and how to prevent it from spreading. DEFINITIONMeasles is a highly communicable viral illness, characterized by a redish ...
Continue readingAV blocks are partial or complete interruption of electrical transmission from the atria to the ventricles. The most common causes are: Idiopathic fibrosisIschemic heart diseaseDrugs (BBs, CCBs, Digoxin, Amiodarone)Valvulopathy Congenital heart, genetic or other disorders The different types of heart blocks are as follows: [1] FIRST DEGREE HEART BLOCK PR interval is longer >0.20 secs, seen on the ECG. The conduction is slowed without any skipped beats. ...
Continue readingA variety of Rheumatic diseases have different antibodies that help us diagnose them. Here is a nice reference chart for them.
Continue readingBeing able to identify the key symptoms of stroke allows one to be treated as soon as possible. Identifying it in someone, can help save their life. So Remember BE FAST and save a person having a stroke! Be a Hero!
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