Agadtantra Department
Death is defined as the irreversible cessation of life, marked by the stoppage of vital organ functions. The diagnosis of death includes clinical criteria like absence of pulse and respiration. Stages of death encompass somatic and molecular death, each with distinct characteristics. Different modes
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Understanding Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Psychiatric Treatment
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), also known as electroshock, is a psychiatric treatment that induces seizures in anesthetized patients for therapeutic purposes. ECT has a controversial history but is well-established in the medical field. Introduced in 1938, ECT has replaced older treatments like in
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Understanding Myxedema Coma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Myxedema coma is a rare, life-threatening condition associated with decompensated hypothyroidism. It presents with altered mental status, low body temperature, and various metabolic abnormalities. This article explores the primary symptoms, differential diagnosis, and management of myxedema coma bas
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Understanding Glasgow Coma Score in Head Injury, Stroke & Encephalopathy
A 61-year-old female with intractable headache and eye pain was admitted for sepsis secondary to herpes zoster, leading to encephalopathy and CO2 Narcosis. Through accurate Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) documentation, the Severity of Illness (SOI) and Risk of Mortality (ROM) were improved. Coding guideli
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Comprehensive CNS Examination Guidelines by Dr. Kiran Nandeshwar
Detailed guidelines for performing a thorough examination of the central nervous system (CNS) covering general examination, higher function assessment, Glasgow Coma Scale, cranial nerves examination, and motor system evaluation. Includes visual aids for each aspect of the examination process.
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Understanding Ion Channel Dysfunction in Critical Illness
An intriguing case study presents a young male with weakness and coma in the ICU following pneumonia and sepsis. Nerve conduction results indicated critical illness myopathy and polyneuropathy, along with cardiac abnormalities. Reduced muscle excitability was attributed to a sodium channelopathy. Th
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Emergency Assessment Guide for Medical Professionals
Comprehensive emergency assessment guide covering primary and secondary assessments, triage classification, and differentiation of emergent, urgent, and non-urgent medical conditions. Includes initial assessment steps, Glasgow Coma Scale evaluation, and key interventions for life-threatening situati
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Understanding Coma, Brain Death, and the Examination Process
Exploring the definitions of coma and altered consciousness, understanding brain death examinations, criteria for determining brain death, who can perform the exam, Texas law on the definition of death, and components of a brain death exam. Learn about different states of altered consciousness, the
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