■ Thoracic Empyema ■
Case: 58 male,CRF on HD.
presented with pyrexia and severe respiratory distress.He was hypoxic and hypotensive.
●Remember
In this critical case
●Measures to improve survival:
Resuscitation- AntiBx- Surgical drainage - Intrapleural enzyme therapy.
33yo M w/2 hrs of CP; computer and AI called it normal. But good old-fashioned HI (human intelligence) called it positive. Kudos to Dr. Mohammad Assiri, dx'd South African Flag sign, 100% D1 blockage, life saved! #foamed
CT BRAIN QUIZ: Non-contrast CT. History of hypertension & sudden left facial droop. What does the image show?
A: Subarachnoid haemorrhage
B: Subdural haemorrhage
C: Intraventricular haemorrhage
D: Intracerebral haemorrhage
E: Enhancing mass
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X-RAY QUIZ: Dropped heavy weight on foot. Painful foot. Tender metatarsals. Is there a visible injury? If so, what is the injury? Start Quiz https://t.co/Ise4iZ6oow
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Great image,good for exams:😎
1.Esophageal Annular obstruction: Neoplastic versus stricture ?
So: Esophagoscopy is indicated for Diagnosis and Tissue biopsy.
2. Please remember❓️DDx of Luminal obstruction:
⭕️Intraluminal (internal)
⭕️Luminal wall pathology
⭕️Extraluminal ( external compressive)
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Young male with severe CAP and Respiratory Distress🫁
🔺️Hypoxic O2- Sat 88%RA
🔺️Hemodynamically: Stable
🔺️Labs: Only High WBC- CXR: Bilateral infiltration
ALL OF(CURB65-PSI-IDSA) UNDERESTIMATE SUCH SICK PATIENT.
🔴Admit to ICU - The safest plan
@SEmergMed@ManualOMedicine@medhome@MedscapeEM@UAE_ESEM@ResusMed
This is called:
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome(FBSS).
Pathophys.Factors:
▶️Recurrent spinal disc herniation
▶️Persistent pressure on a spinal nerve after surgery
▶️Altered joint mobility and scar tissue (fibrosis)
▶️Pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, and vascular disease
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@Yale_EM@MedscapeEM@psmmced@ResusMed@UMEmergencyMed
Despite prevoius back surgery for pain; such as discectomy or laminectomy, some patients continued to have back pain. They also drop frequently in ED for analgesics‼️
What is this syndrome called?
Despite prevoius back surgery for pain; such as discectomy or laminectomy, some patients continued to have back pain. They also drop frequently in ED for analgesics‼️
What is this syndrome called?