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CURB-65 Score
CURB-65 The severity of community-acquired pneumonia can be assessed by using the CURB-65 score (1 point for each): Confusion Urea >7mmol/L Respiratory rate ≥ 30/min BP < 90 systolic and/or 60mmHg…
Doppler ultrasounds demonstrating DVT. Note the red and blue overlay which indicate blood flow away from and towards the probe in a doppler scan. The lack of this colour overlay in the arrowed area is indicative of the presence of clot. This file is taken from wikimedia commons and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
Deep Vein Thrombosis – DVT
Summary Deep Vein Thrombosis is exactly as its name suggests: a clot in the veins. They can occur in any vein, although they are much more likely in the veins…
Patient with phelgmasia DVT of the left leg. Phlegmasia is a severe form of DVT with complete occlusion of the venous circulation, resulting in an acute onset presentation, and unlike a more traditional DVT it is associated with significant pain.
DVT Exam
Introduction A swollen, tender, warm, red calf can be indicative of several conditions, one of which is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Other differentials could include include cellulitis, muscle injury, achilles…
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
ECG Abnormalities
This article "ECG Abnormalities" is part of the almostadoctor ECG series. It provides information about the interpretation of ECGs. For a quick view of common ECG abnormalities see Summary of ECG…
Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Introduction Often just called an 'echo', echocardiography is ultrasound of the heart. It gives a reasonably accurate picture of the valves and chambers of the heart, and also gives an…
Tubal ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Introduction Ectopic pregnancy is defined as: Implantation of conceptious outside uterine cavity When women of reproductive age present with pelvic pain and positive pregnancy test assume ectopic pregnancy until proven…
Patient demonstrating right sided Bell's Palsy. This file is taken from wikimedia commons and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
Facial Nerve Palsy
Introduction Facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) palsy typically refers to Bell's palsy. which is by far the most common cause of facial nerve palsy - accounting for about 80% of cases. About 12%…
Haematology
Febrile Neutropenia
Introduction Definition: Febrile neutropenia is the presence of a fever > 38oC and with an absolute neutrophil count of <1.0x109/L [1] Note that in many hospital policies, patients may be considered to…
Ulnar and radial fracture
Fractures: Types and Overview
General Info Fractures can involve part of, or all of the bone cortex Open fracture – the skin or overlying mucous membrane is breached Closed – there is no damage…
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GCS, Coma and Impaired Consciousness
Pathophysiology Consciousness is closely related to the reticular activating system. This means that many focal brain lesions above the level of the RAS will not affect consciousness – unless the…