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Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections

Oct 16, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections

Fig. 24.1 Type of infective disease according to anatomical layer ): 1. Skin   2. Subcutaneous tissue   3. Muscles (separated from subcutaneous tissue by fascia or aponeurosis)   Three…

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Stomach and Duodenum

Oct 16, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Stomach and Duodenum

Fig. 13.1 Gastric body partition, gastrojejunostomy, and simple closure of the perforated peptic ulcer. A lateral duodenostomy may be added for bile drainage For gastric ulcers While benign gastric ulcers…

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Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Oct 16, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Fig. 9.1 Colonic bleeding in colonoscopy High-risk patients may be referred to appropriate institutes. Low-risk patients may be discharged earlier. Management Endoscopy can be used as a potential therapeutic tool…

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Pancreas

Oct 16, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Pancreas

Fig. 20.1 Mobilization of the distal pancreas and spleen 20.1.3 Maneuver 3: Pancreatic Head Divide the lateral peritoneal attachment of the second part of the duodenum and mobilize the entire…

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Laparotomy

Oct 16, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Laparotomy

Fig. 8.1 Steps of midline xipho-pubic incision 1. Place a pad on each side of the planned incision.   2. Maintain equal traction on each side and use the scalpel…

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Vascular Emergencies

Oct 16, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Vascular Emergencies

Embolism Thrombosis No previous symptoms History of claudication Obvious source of emboli (atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, aorta, popliteal aneurysm) No source of emboli (atheromatosis, vessel stenosis) Sudden onset Long history…

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Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Oct 16, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Classification Lesion Rebleeding rate Grade Ia Arterial spurting hemorrhage High Grade Ib Oozing hemorrhage High Grade IIa Visible vessel High Grade IIb Adherent clot Medium Grade IIc Dark base (hematin…

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Acute Proctology

Oct 16, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Acute Proctology

Degree Description I Hemorrhoids prolapse beyond the dentate line on straining II Hemorrhoids prolapse through the anus on straining but reduce spontaneously III Hemorrhoids prolapse through the anus; require manual…

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