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Pre-operative Care
Overview Definition Perioperative Management refers to the period of time extending from the day prior to surgical intervention to several days after said intervention. It consists of the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative period. Patient education Investigation used at surgery Coagulation status (ie. INR <2) Imaging scans for day of surgery Pre-operative care Aims: to provide…
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Hydrocephalus
Overview Hydrocephalus is excessive accumulation of CSF in the cerebral ventricles. In children, look for increasing head circumference, increased intracranial pressure, a bulging fontanelle, scalp vein engorgement, and paralysis of upward gaze. The most common causes include: Congenital malformations Tumors Inflammation (i.e hemorrhage, meningitis). Treat the underlying cause, if possible; otherwise a surgical shunt is created…
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AC Joint Separation
Overview Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation is a common shoulder injury, usually sustained from direct trauma such as a fall onto the tip of the shoulder. It involves varying degrees of injury to the stabilising structures of the AC joint — primarily the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments. Clinical presentation ranges from localised tenderness and mild pain…
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Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia
AF with abdominal pain think mesenteric ischaemia. Acute mesenteric ischaemia: sudden reduction in blood supply to the intestine, with risk of bowel infarction. Mesenteric arterial embolism: an embolus, usually cardiac in origin, acutely obstructing a mesenteric artery. Mesenteric arterial thrombosis: acute thrombosis developing within a diseased mesenteric artery, usually over an atherosclerotic stenosis. Non-occlusive mesenteric…
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Anaphylaxis
Overview Anaphylaxis is a severe, systemic hypersensitivity reaction that is rapid in onset and potentially fatal, most often triggered by foods, medications, or venom; global incidence is ~50–112 per 100,000 person-years with rising emergency presentations in many regions, including Australia [1,2,4] . Mortality is low but non-trivial and is driven by airway obstruction, severe bronchospasm,…
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Crystal Arthropathy
Overview Crystal arthropathies are a diverse group of disorders characterized by deposition of various minerals in joints and soft tissues leading to inflammation. Four main types of crystal arthropathies: Gout : The most common of all the crystal arthropathies, caused by monosodium urate crystal precipitation, and its prevalence appears to be increasing. Pseudogout: caused by calcium…
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COPD
Overview The diagnosis of COPD is usually limited to individuals who have chronic airflow obstruction associated with tobacco smoke or some other noxious inhalant, and it is usually not difficult to distinguish it from other causes of chronic airflow obstruction. The most commonly associated clinical disorders associated with COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Chronic…
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Foot Drop – common peroneal nerve dysfunction
Understand foot drop, a condition often caused by common peroneal nerve dysfunction, leading to difficulty lifting the front part of the foot. This video explains the underlying anatomy, common causes, clinical signs, and approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Pharmacology – Glucocorticoids
Explore how glucocorticoids work, including their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects at the cellular and molecular level. This video covers their mechanisms of action, clinical applications, side effects, and considerations for safe use.
Congenital Hip Dysplasia
Explore hip dysplasia, its developmental causes, clinical signs, and diagnostic approaches in both infants and adults. This video also covers the pathophysiology and treatment options, including bracing and surgical correction.
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Medical science is complex. Understanding it should feel possible.
Armando Hasudungan turns difficult medical science into clear visual explanations and connected learning experiences—so learners can see the whole picture, remember what matters and find a clearer way forward.
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Acute Coronary Syndrome: Myocardial infarction (STEMI, NSTEMI)
Overview Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) describes acute myocardial ischaemia caused by an abrupt reduction in coronary blood flow. It includes myocardial infarction (MI) and unstable angina and is a time-critical medical emergency. This article focuses on ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). 1 Myocardial infarction is diagnosed when there is…
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