Post-Tonsillectomy Bleeding

Post-Tonsillectomy BleedingIncidence and Initial Management:-The incidence of post-tonsillectomy bleeding ranges from 2% to 4%. It is more common in teenagers and young adults than in small children. The vast majority of postoperative bleeding occurs between days 5 and 10 when the eschar separates from the tonsil beds. In rare cases, bleeding may occur in the immediate postoperative...

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Multiple Sclerosis

 Multiple Sclerosis -Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating neurological disease. -The myelin surrounding an axon may develop normally and be lost later, but leaving the axon preserved. Alternatively, there may be some defect in the original formation of myelin as a result of an error in metabolism. -Multiple sclerosis is thought to be autoimmune...

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Complications of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Complications of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) I. Catheter-Related Complications: -The hyperosmolarity of the dextrose and amino acid solutions requires infusion through large veins or central venous lines. 1-Misdirected Catheter: e.g., with subclavian vein cannulations – (mostly on the right) 10% resulted in misplacement of the catheter in the internal jugular vein. 2-Infection 3-Hematoma 4-Thrombosis II. Carbohydrate...

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