General Medicine

Basic Life Support (BLS): A Step-by-Step Emergency Guide Question. Write a short note on basic life support. Answer. Basic Life Support Basic life support aims to maintain the circulation until more definitive treatment with advanced life support can be administered. The management of the collapsed patient requires prompt assessment and restoration of the airway, … [Read more...] about Basic Life Support (BLS): A Step-by-Step Emergency Guide

Septic Shock: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Protocol Question. Describe the treatment of septic shock. Answer. Septic Shock This type of shock is mostly due to the release of endotoxins in blood, which causes widespread vasodilation of blood vessels, resulting in fall in the cardiac output. Fall in the cardiac output is not initial feature and vasoconstriction is … [Read more...] about Septic Shock: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Protocol

Managing Shock During Dental Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide Question. Write short note on the management of shock while doing dental surgery. Answer. In such case there following shock occurs: Neurogenic Or Vasovagal Shock This is a response to sudden fear or severe pain and the effcts from slight fainting fi to death. This type of shock is also known as … [Read more...] about Managing Shock During Dental Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide

ACE Inhibitors: Mechanism, Uses, and Side Effects Question. Write short note on ACE inhibitors. Answer. The ACE inhibitors are Captopril, Enalapril and Ramipril. Mechanism of action These drugs prevent conversion of angiotensin I into angiotensin II by inhibiting angiotensin­converting enzyme thus preventing action of angiotensin II, i.e. vasoconstriction and … [Read more...] about ACE Inhibitors: Mechanism, Uses, and Side Effects

Needle Stick Injury: Causes, Risks, and Immediate Management Question. Write a short note on needle stick injury. Answer. Needle stick injuries are wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. Needle stick injuries are a hazard for people who work with hypodermic syringes and other needle equipment. These injuries can occur at any time: during use, … [Read more...] about Needle Stick Injury: Causes, Risks, and Immediate Management