Platelet Disorders
What are Platelets? The hemostatic system is made of coagulation factors, endothelial cells that line the blood vessels, and platelets. Platelets are not actually cells, in a strict sense, rather,...
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic yet progressive degenerative disease of the central nervous system. It is non-contagious however very damaging for the individual. The breakdown of the myelin or termed...
Management of Acute Pericarditis
Acute Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium characterized by chest pain, pericardial friction rub, and serial electrocardiographic (ECG) changes. The surrounding surface of the heart can have problems when...
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension is a condition wherein the systolic pulmonary artery pressure exceeds 30mm Hg or the mean pulmonary artery pressure exceeds 25 mm Hg. Unlike blood pressure which can be...
Acquired Coagulation Disorders
Acquired Coagulation Disorders Liver Disease Most blood coagulation factors are synthesized in the liver. If the liver is dysfunctional due to an underlying condition or any abnormality, a decrease in...
Respiratory Acidosis in Pediatrics
Respiratory Acidosis in Pediatrics Respiratory Acidosis is a condition where in the body’s pH level is less than 7.35 and the PaCO2 is greater than 42 mm Hg. This can...
Respiratory Alkalosis in Pediatrics
Respiratory Alkalosis in Pediatrics Respiratory alkalosis is a condition wherein the body’s carbon dioxide level is low. Frequently, pain, anxiety, infection (gram negative septicaemia / bacteremia), meningitis, mechanical overventilation, hypoxemia,...
Metabolic Alkalosis in Pediatrics
Metabolic Alkalosis in Pediatrics Metabolic Alkalosis is a condition when there is bicarbonate retention and hydrogen ion loss. It is a clinical state characterized by high pH (decreased H+ concentration)...
Metabolic Acidosis in Pediatrics
Metabolic Acidosis in Pediatrics Metabolic Acidosis is usually caused by a depletion of bicarbonate in the stool or either an increase in ketone bodies such as acetoacetic acid, acetone, or...
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding (GI Bleeding) Not just a gastroduodenal disorder but may occur anywhere along the alimentary tract Is a symptom of an upper or lower GI disorder May be obvious...
