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Resuscitation of Newborn

Overview The successful transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life is dependent upon significant physiologic changes that occur at birth. Successful transition – 90% Need some intervention – 10% Require extensive resuscitative measures -  1% High-risk delivery Infants who are more likely to require resuscitation can be identified by the presence of one or more of…

Gastroenteritis (Infectious Diarrhoea)

Overview Gastroenteritis continues to cause significant morbidity in developed and developing countries. The most common cause are viral and bacterial including: Norovirus Enteric adenoviruses E-coli Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. Campylobater jejuni Diarrhoea:  Loose, water like stools that occur with increased frequency and an increased volume of >200g per day Gastroenteritis:  >3 or more loose…

Inguinal Hernia

Overview Higher incidence among men 40 to 59 years of age. Although there are many different types of hernias, they are usually related to the abdomen, with approximately 75% of all hernias occurring in the inguinal region. Hernia contains omentum (90% of cases) or intestine (10% of cases). Inguinal hernias are at risk of irreducibility or incarceration, which…

Bladder Carcinoma

Mainly focusing on Transitional cell tumours Overview Three main types of bladder carcinoma Transitional cell carcinoma (Most common) Squamous cell carcinoma Adenocarcinoma (Rare) Transitional cell tumours can affect any part of the urinary epithelium. It is the second most common urological malignancy (Renal Adenocarcinoma is the most common, bladder adenocarcinoma is rare ) and is one…

Liver Abscess

Author  Areej Zeeshan Ahmed Dr. Armando Faigl (editor) Overview Collection of pus forming a mass in the liver as a result of infection. Mainly divided into two types Pyogenic Amoebic Route of infection Biliary tract (most common) Gallstones Cholangitis Congenital anomaly causing to bile stasis Portal Vein Peritonitis Hepatic artery Trauma Penetrating Non-penetrating can cause…

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

DSM V categorise these as seperate disorders Depressive disorders Bipolar disorders Anxiety disorders Anxiety Disorders Generalised Anxiety Disorder Specific Phobia Agoraphobia Social Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder This will mainly focus on Generalised Anxiety Disorder and touches on Panic Disorder . Overview Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can be defined as anxiety and worry about several events…

Snapping Hip Syndrome (Coxa Saltans)

Overview Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS) is characterized by an audible or palpable “snap” around the hip during motion; it may be painless or painful and can be unilateral or bilateral. Prevalence estimates suggest up to ~5–10% of the general population may experience snapping to some degree, with higher rates in dancers and athletes who work…

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