This document discusses the management of surgical emergencies. It begins by outlining the signs of shock and how to assess patients presenting with shock. It then discusses the immediate management of shock, including fluid resuscitation and appropriate investigations. Specific investigations discussed include full blood count, electrolytes, blood glucose, and coagulation profile. The document also discusses appropriate intravenous fluid selection and oxygen delivery. Principles of management are discussed for conditions like upper gastrointestinal bleeding and lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Hematemesis- vomiting of blood , a brief studymartinshaji
There can be many causes of hematemesis, such as: bleeding ulcers. prolonged and vigorous retching that causes tears in the esophageal mucosa (known as Mallory-Weiss Syndrome) gastric or intestinal varices.Haematemesis is simply defined as “vomiting blood”. It is caused by bleeding from part of the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract. It has a wide range of possible causes, depending on the site of blood loss and the tissue that is actively bleeding. Hence it is necessary to analyse and treat the condition perfectly , this is brief study about all the aspects hematemesis ,vomiting of blood including etiology, definition,management ,treatment by drugs etc
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Hematemesis- vomiting of blood , a brief studymartinshaji
There can be many causes of hematemesis, such as: bleeding ulcers. prolonged and vigorous retching that causes tears in the esophageal mucosa (known as Mallory-Weiss Syndrome) gastric or intestinal varices.Haematemesis is simply defined as “vomiting blood”. It is caused by bleeding from part of the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract. It has a wide range of possible causes, depending on the site of blood loss and the tissue that is actively bleeding. Hence it is necessary to analyse and treat the condition perfectly , this is brief study about all the aspects hematemesis ,vomiting of blood including etiology, definition,management ,treatment by drugs etc
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Ewing's sarcoma is the 3rd most common primary malignant bone tumor in the world. It affects people at first 2 decades. In this presentation, every important aspect of this bone tumor has been described extensively but in brief.
Identified in 1921 by James Ewing
2nd most common bone tumor in children
Ewing’s Sarcoma Family of tumors:
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Seminar present the Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding problems
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
The Gram stain is a fundamental technique in microbiology used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure. It provides a quick and simple method to distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which have different susceptibilities to antibiotics
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
7. S U R G I C A L E M E R G E N C I E S
Investigati
ons
8. What specific laboratory
studies will help you?
CP presentation
These are the appropiate initial screening tests.
i. FBC
ii. BUSE/Cr
iii. Blood glucose
iv. Coagulation profile
v. Blood grouping/ X matching
vi. Investigate source of bleed
12. Colloid or Crystalloids?
• Theoretical advantage of colloids
remains in IV space, smaller volume
required
• Risks: Anaphylaxis, Coagulopathy
• Evidence: No significance difference in
outcome between 4% albumin & NS
13. NS or RL?
• NS has strong anion gradient
• Cause Hyperchloremic Metabolic acidosis
Worsen Coagulopathy
• HyperKalemia after 6 hours
21. GENERAL MANAGEMENT
UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
21
In addition…
• Stop any aspirin, NSAID, anticoagulant, B-blockers
• Tranexamic acid
• IV Pantoprazole 80 mg bolus, 8 mg/hour continuous infusion for 72 hours
• Suspected oesophageal varices: vasoconstrictors till bleed dealt with endoscopy, gastric lavage
lavage with large (32 F) NG tube for better visualization
• IV Terlipressin 2 mg 6th hourly or
• S/C sandostatin 50-100 micrograms BD
22. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT
UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
22
In acute UGIB:
• emergency endoscopy (within 24 hours)
For bleeding PUD;
• if Forest grade I, IIa and IIb proceed with endoscopic therapy, CLO
test
3 modalities (choose 2):
• Adrenaline (1:10000) 15-30 ml
OGDS ELECTROCOAGULATI
ON
HEMOCLIP
23. DEFINITIVE MANAGEMENT
UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
23
If endoscopic therapy fail…
Laparotomy and under-running of bleed gastric
or duodenal ulcer with silk suture
DEFINITIVE MANAGEMENT
Duodenal ulcer: truncal vagotomy +
(pyloroplasty or post. gastrojujenostomy or
antrectomy)
Gastric ulcer: truncal vagotomy + pyloroplasty,
highly selective vagotomy, partial gastrectomy
24. FOR ESOPHAGEAL VARICES
UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
24
ENDOSCOPIC BAND LIGATION ENDOSCOPIC INJECTION SCLEROTHERAPY
PREFERED IN
EMERGENCY
25. If EBL and EIS not feasible or fail…
UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
25
SANGSTAKEN BLAKEMOORE TUBE
Open surgery: if bleeding cannot be manage by endoscopy
• Emergency open surgery: devascularization
• Shunt surgery: porto-caval shunt, spleno-renal shunt
• TIPS
Others:
• Therapy to prevent or reduce hepatic encephalopathy
Oral neomycin 1 g QID
Oral lactulose 100g/day in divided doses, high enema
IV vitamin K 10 mg
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Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed Classification
TYPESOFLGIB
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Minor
Hemorrhage
Major Hemorrhage Occult Bleed
Hemorrhoids Bleeding diverticulosis Polyps
IBD Angiodysplasia Colorectal CA
Colorectal Polyps Dieulafoy lesion of
intestines
Intussusception Ischaemic cholitis
Meckel’s Diverticulum
30. CP Presentation 30
•Most of LGIB are chronic cases.
•Acute LGIB : 20% of GI bleed cases
Management of Acute LGIB
Resuscitation and
initial assessment
Localization of the
bleeding site
Therapeutic
intervention to stop
bleeding at the site
31. CP Presentation 31
Immediate Mx
i. 02, NG tube, IV fluids, CBD, CVP
ii. Correct metabolic acidosis
iii.Blood transfusioan (p.RBC,platelets, FFP)
iv.Administer hemostatic adjunct
v. IVG : all baseline IVG
ABC Protocol
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Usually LGIB source difficult to identify
Localization
of the cause
• 99mTC radionuclide/ scintigraphy
• Digital Subtraction Angiogram
• Arteriogram of I.M.A
• Emergency colonoscopy
• Unstable patient subjected to urgent laparotomy
33. If actively bleed vessel is identified:
Therapeutic
interventionstostop
bleedingatthesite
Vasopressin injected = vasospasm
Injection of 1:20000 adrenaline into 4 quadrants of
bleeding (bleeding diverticulum)
Laparotomy
Embolization with metal microcoil or PVA. (life-saving but
need interventional radiologist)
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• History
Pain
Blood at which stage of micturation
Ability to pass urine
Clots?
Symptoms of UTI
Bleeding disorder/ on anti-coagulant
History of trauma
Other causes of discoloured urine: beetroot, Nitrofurantoin
ManagementIn Emergency Department:
• Resuscitate:
Volume replacement
Correct coagulopathy
Hemostasis
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Management of renal stoneConsist of two main components
Medical expulsive therapy (MET)
•Drink lots of fluids (>1.2 L)
•Diuretic
•Antispasmotic, alpha blocker,
CCB— Relax ureteric smooth
muscles
Surgical
•Upper 1/3: Push and bang method
I. Cystoscopy—> pass a stent (Pigtail/
Double J stent)—> ESWL
II. Prevent damage to bones.
•Middle 1/3 & Lower 1/3:
I. By dormia basket or lithotripsy
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Bladder
stone
Urethral stone
●Urethroscopy + lithotrypsy
●Surgery (urethrolithotomy)
Lithotrite instrument (hendrickson
lithotrite)
●ESWL
●Cystoscopy and lithotrite (instrument used to
crush stone)
●Cystoscopy and lithotripsy (electrohydraulic/
laser lithotrypsy)
47. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medical
•Alpha blocker (Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin
5mg ON): relax smooth muscle of bladder neck and
prostate
•5-alpha reductase inhibitor (Finasteride 5 mg):
reduce epithelial layer in prostate glands
Surgery
•TURP (gold standard)
49. Renal Cell Carcinoma
•Mainly surgery, respond poorly to
chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
•Surgery
I. Nephron sparing surgery (T1)
II. Radical nephrectomy
•Targeted therapy
I. VEGF inhibitor
II. Immunotherapy
III. Interleukin-2
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Etiology
Haemoptysis is the coughing of blood from a source below the
glottis. [1]
Common causes:
1. Tuberculosis (most common in southeast Asia)
2. ****Lung cancer - most common in age > 60 years.old ( bronchogenic ca)
3. Pneumonia,
4. Acute and chronic bronchitis
5. Bronchiectasis.
massive bleeding with
life-threatening
consequences
Small amount of blood-streaked sputum
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Approach to Hemoptysis
To differentiate haemetemesis /pseudo-hemoptysis /haemoptysis
Volume (in 24 hours)
● mild (15-30ml )
● frank (>15 <600 ml)
● massive (>600 ml)
History and examination
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Specific for Lung Cancer ...
Chest x ray - to locate site of bleeding
Investigations for diagnosis:
doubt ?
Flexible Bronchoscopy (4% to 22% discovered bronchogenic ca) 86% can detect
site of bleeding with/ without CT thorax
Bronchoscopy sampling procedures involved several techniques including
bronchial washing (BW), bronchial brushing (BB), broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL),
transbronchial biopsy (TBB) and endobronchial biopsy (EBB).
* visible tumours. : BW > EBB > BB
* not visible by bronchoscopy : BAL > BB > followed by TBB.
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Management
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Clinical stage I or II non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Curative Surgical Resection
Stage IIIA NSCLC , T1-3 primary tumors Combined modality treatment approach
Unresectable stage IIIB NSCLC due to T4 primary
tumours, N2-3
Platinum-based doublet chemotherapy
(gemcitabine, paclitaxel, or vinorelbine) + -
Radiotherapy
Stage IIIB disease due to the presence of a malignant
pleural or pericardial effusion
Platinum-based doublet chemotherapy alone
Stage IV disease
- good performance status
- Poor performance
Platinum-based doublet chemotherapy or
single agent chemotherapy
Supportive care
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Thank you
Reference:
The causes of haemoptysis in Malaysian patients aged over 60 and the diagnostic yield of different
investigations - Published article by Catherine Mee-Ming WONG,Kim Hatt LIM,Chong-Kin LIAM