Overview Acute complications of Diabetes Mellitus can be split into Hyperglycemic crises and Hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemic crises include Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS). DKA and HHS have distinctly different pathophysiology but the basic management protocols are the same.…
Overview Type I Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM): Caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells. Always requires insulin. Lean patient with early onset. Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM): Caused by insulin resistance. Controlled by appropriate diet and exercise and/or oral meds. May…
Basic Anaesthetic Monitoring ASA has prescribed standards for basic anaesthetic monitoring. Standard Statement Standard I A qualified anaesthesia personnel shall be present in the room throughout the conduct of all general anaesthetics, regional anaesthetics and monitored anaesthesia care Standard II…
History A 22-year-old woman diagnosed with asthma previously presents at the outpatient clinic with a 3-day history of worsening cough, wheezing, and dyspnea that was not relieved by her rescue inhaler. Q1. What are the differentials for a cough? Q2.…
The problem with medicine is that it remains dominated by imperialist Western interests and practices. Economic gain has been prioritized over the well-being of our population. Our countries remain dependent on the West for medical essentials, technology, resources, and decision-making.…
