Lobectomy is the surgical removal of the entire lobe of the lung. Dr. Davies did the first reported case of lobectomy in 1913, but the patient died one week later due to postoperative infection. With time, the surgical skills got Read More …
Month: September 2020
Croup – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Laryngotracheitis, laryngotracheobronchitis, and laryngotracheobronchopneumonitis are all included in the spectrum of croup. Croup is a common respiratory illness of the trachea, larynx, and bronchi that can lead to inspiratory stridor and barking cough. The parainfluenza virus typically causes croup, but Read More …
Airway Management – Indications, Contraindication
Airway Management/To be skillful at airway management, the provider must have knowledge of the important anatomical, physiological and pathological features related to the airway. They should also be aware of the various tools and methods that have been developed for Read More …
Strangulation Injuries – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Strangulation Injuries may be a result of a suicide attempt, patients may necessitate being placed on a psychiatric hold or need immediate emergency department psychiatric evaluation. These patients also require that suicide precautions be taken if they are admitted to Read More …
Neck Trauma – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Neck Trauma is account for 5%–10% of all traumatic injuries and carry a high rate of morbidity and mortality, because several vital structures can be damaged. Currently, there are several treatment streams, based on initial management by zones, initial management Read More …
Traumatic Neck Injuries – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Traumatic neck injuries account for 5%–10% of all traumatic injuries and carry a high rate of morbidity and mortality, because several vital structures can be damaged. Currently there are several treatment streams, based on initial management by zones, initial management Read More …
Thoracic Trauma – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Thoracic Trauma accounts for up to 35% of trauma-related deaths in the United States and encompasses a broad range of injuries that can cause significant morbidity and mortality.[rx] Prompt evaluation during the primary trauma survey is key to identifying those Read More …
Subcutaneous Emphysema – Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Subcutaneous Emphysema is the de novo generation or infiltration of air in the subcutaneous layer of skin. Skin is composed of the epidermis and dermis, with the subcutaneous tissue being beneath the dermis. Air expansion can involve subcutaneous and deep Read More …
Laryngeal Injuries – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Laryngeal injuries/Laryngotracheal injuries have a high mortality rate although they are infrequently seen. These injuries may be penetrating or blunt and can occur in the supraglottic, glottic, or supraglottic regions. The goal with any patient presenting to the emergency department Read More …
Laryngotracheal Injuries – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Laryngotracheal injuries have a high mortality rate although they are infrequently seen. These injuries may be penetrating or blunt and can occur in the supraglottic, glottic, or supraglottic regions. The goal with any patient presenting to the emergency department with Read More …
Tracheobronchial Injury – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Tracheobronchial Injury is an uncommon injury to the tracheobronchial tree, usually involving the trachea or both the right and left main stem bronchi, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. For this discussion, tracheobronchial tears could be defined as Read More …
Tracheobronchial Laceration – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Tracheobronchial Laceration or injury is an uncommon injury to the tracheobronchial tree, usually involving the trachea or both the right and left main stem bronchi, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. For this discussion, tracheobronchial tears could be Read More …