Day: November 1, 2024
Practical Trends in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 2019 (Chiumello) 1st edition (2019)
We recommend this book This book offers an essential guide to managing the most heatedly debated topics of practical interest in anesthesia and intensive care. It reviews the state of the art in issues concerning both intensive care medicine and anesthesia, such as antibiotic therapy in multidrug resistance infection, acute hepatic failure, weaning, ECMO, difficult airway in pediatric patients, goal directed fluid therapy, preoperative anesthesia evaluation and delirium. Written by leading experts and including updated references, it provides a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to anesthesia and intensive care. The book clearly explains complex topics, offering practicing clinicians valuable insights into the
The Beginner’s Guide to Intensive Care. A Handbook for Junior Doctors and Allied Professionals (Arora) 2nd edition (2018)
We recommend this book ‘…provides an excellent introduction to the management of acute illness for all clinical staff, and a solid foundation for those who choose to make ICM a fulfilling life-long career.’ From the Foreword by Julian Bion, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, University of Birmingham Ideal for any medic or health professional embarking upon an intensive care rotation or specialism, this simple bedside handbook provides handy, pragmatic guidance to the day-to-day fundamentals of working in an intensive care unit, often a daunting prospect for the junior doctor, nurse and allied health professional encountering this challenging environment for the
Club Foot: Symptoms and Treatment
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CTEV CAUSES OF CTEV COMPLICATIONS OF CTEV TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR CTEV Read on to find out about congenital talipes equinovarus, a condition commonly known as club foot in which a newborn’s foot or feet appear to be rotated at the ankle. Also known as congenital talipes equinovarus or CTEV, this is a condition where a child presents with either one or both feet rotated internally at the ankle. There are two types of CTEV, namely: Postural CTEV A deformity of the feet that involves muscle imbalance and/or tightness in the muscles. There is usually no bone or
Clozapine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Clozapine is used to treat and prevent the return of
Clotrimazole (topical)v
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Topical Clotrimazole is used to treat fungal skin and nail
Clotrimazole (pessary)
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Clotrimazole (pessary) is used to treat vaginal thrush. Learn how
Clopidogrel
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Clopidogrel belongs
Clonazepam
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Clonazepam belongs
Clomipramine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Clomipramine belongs
Clomiphene
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Clomiphene is used as a fertility medication in some women who are unable to become pregnant.
Clofazimine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THIS MEDICATION? DISCLAIMER Clofazimine is
Clobetasol Shampoo
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Clobetasol shampoo
Clobazam
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Clobazam is
Clindamycin
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by preventing bacterial growth and multiplication. It is commonly used
Circumcision (Child)
What is circumcision? Learn more about circumcision procedure in children, and what to do after circumcision for proper care. What Is Circumcision? Circumcision is an operation to remove excess foreskin on the penis. It is performed if there is phimosis (tight foreskin opening), recurrent foreskin infections and for religious reasons. After circumcision, the glans penis (head of the penis) will remain exposed permanently. Will There Be Stitches After a Circumcision Procedure? Either absorbable stitches or glue will be used, so there will be no need to remove any stitches post-surgery. Child circumcision at KK Hospital does not involve the use
Circadian Rhythm Disorder
WHAT IS THE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM? PROBLEMS WITH CIRCADIAN RHYTHM OR YOUR BODY CLOCK CIRCADIAN RHYTHM DISORDER — CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS JET LAG SHIFT WORK Circadian rhythm disorder occurs when the body clock is out of sync. Learn how to sleep better and find out the best time to sleep. What is the Circadian Rhythm? Commonly known as the “body clock”, the circadian rhythm is a cyclical rhythm that regulates many bodily functions automatically throughout the day and does not require conscious control. There are those that are apparent to us, such as the sleep-wake cycle and the digestive cycle,
Ciprofloxacin
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Ciprofloxacin is
Cinnarizine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Cinnarizine is
Cinacalet
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Cinacalcet is used to control high parathyroid hormone levels by binding to calcium-sensing receptors in the parathyroid
Cimetidine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Cimetidine works
Ciclosporin
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Ciclosporin is
Chronic Viral Hepatitis B
Chronic viral hepatits B may lead to cirrhosis. Patients with this condition and would need treatment. Chronic liver disease secondary to viral hepatitis B infection. This is usually asymptomatic but may lead to liver cirrhosis/hardening after years of inflammation. Some will require treatment to suppress inflammation and retard progression to cirrhosis. Treatment is usually oral medications (occasionally injection regime).
Chronic Tonsillitis
WHAT IS TONSILLITIS TONSILLITIS RISK FACTORS TONSILLITIS SYMPTOMS TONSILLITIS PREVENTION CHRONIC TONSILLITIS SURGERY Persistent inflammation of the tonsils can cause chronic tonsillitis. What Is Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, two pads of tissue situated on either side of the back of the throat that act as a defence against bacteria and viruses entering the mouth. For this reason, they can become vulnerable to infection. Tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus but can also be caused by bacteria. Chronic tonsillitis occurs when symptoms persist beyond two weeks. Tonsillitis Risk Factors Tonsillitis is usually a childhood condition, affecting
Chronic Subdural Haematoma
WHAT IS CHRONIC SUBDURAL HAEMATOMA? CHRONIC SUBDURAL HAEMATOMA — SYMPTOMS CHRONIC SUBDURAL HAEMATOMA — CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS DIAGNOSING CHRONIC SUBDURAL HAEMATOMA CHRONIC SUBDURAL HAEMATOMA: TREATMENT Chronic subdural haematoma(CSDH) is a neurological condition, which is more common among the elderly. Learn more about the condition, its symptoms, treatment and more. What is Chronic Subdural Haematoma? CSDH is a neurological condition that refers to a collection of blood and blood breakdown products between the surface of the brain and its outermost covering (dura). It is common among elderly patients and chronic alcoholics, and may be caused by a minor or major
Chronic Sinusitis
WHAT IS SINUSITIS? CAUSES OF CHRONIC SINUSITIS CHRONIC SINUSITIS COMPLICATIONS SINUSITIS SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS OF SINUSITIS CHRONIC SINUSITIS TREATMENT Chronic sinusitis causes mucus accumulation and inflamed nasal passages. What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis occurs when the cavities around the nasal passages (the sinuses) become inflamed and swollen. This interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up in the nose and sinuses. Causes of Chronic Sinusitis There are different causes of sinusitis.• Viruses are the most common cause of sinusitis; infections caused by viruses are usually easily treatable • Bacterial sinusitis symptoms usually last longer and respond to oral antibiotics• Fungal sinusitis is
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic rhinitis causes mucus accumulation and swollen noses. The cavities around nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen. This interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up in the nose and sinuses.
Chronic Kidney Disease
EARLY STAGES OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE GOAL OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE SYMPTOMS WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE FOR KIDNEY PROBLEMS? CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT What happens when the kidneys stop functioning properly? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual loss of the kidneys’ filtering ability, usually due to high blood pressure or diabetes. When kidney function is seriously impaired, dangerously high levels of fluid and wastes can accumulate in the body. Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease In the early stages of CKD, there may be few signs or symptoms. In fact, many people with CKD
Chronic Constipation: Diagnosis and Treatment
WHAT IS CHRONIC CONSTIPATION? CHRONIC CONSTIPATION CAUSES HOW TO PREVENT CHRONIC CONSTIPATION CHRONIC CONSTIPATION TREATMENT Constipation commonly refers to infrequent or difficult bowel movements. Learn how to resolve or prevent chronic constipation through lifestyle changes and know when to seek medical help for the condition. What is Chronic Constipation? Constipation means different things to different people. Most commonly, it refers to infrequent bowel movements, but some interpret it as a decrease in the amount of stool. Others describe constipation as difficulty in passing motion, a sense of incomplete evacuation, or the need for medication to help pass motion. Chronic Constipation
Chorionic Villus Sampling
WHAT IS CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING? In a chorionic villus sampling procedure or a CVS test, placenta tissue is collected for testing certain conditions. Learn more about it, including the risks involved in chorionic villus sampling. What Is Chorionic Villus Sampling? Chorionic villus sampling, or a CVS test, is the procedure during which an obstetrician draws a small amount of the placenta tissue. This is done by inserting a biopsy needle through the mother’s abdomen into the placenta. The obstetrician will use ultrasound to guide the needle during the procedure so as not to harm the unborn child. For this procedure,
Cholestyramine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? This medication
Cholesterol Management
WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL? HOW TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL LEVELS Keep heart disease at bay with these cholesterol management tips. Learn why reducing your cholesterol levels is crucial to heart health. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is produced by the body or derived from food. It is necessary for the body to function normally and build cell walls, though it takes only a small amount in the blood to meet those needs. Hence, it is important to learn how to manage cholesterol, as excess cholesterol is harmful to health. Cholesterol is carried through one’s bloodstream by special proteins