Abdo management - AS Flashcards
1
Q
Jaundice investigations
A
Bloods - FBC, LFT, CRP
Abdo USS after a fast
2
Q
Dysphagia and weight loss
A
OGD
biopsy
3
Q
PR bleed and weight loss investigations
A
colonoscopy
4
Q
Ascites management
A
Diuretics Dietary sodium restriction Fluid restriction in patients with hyponatremia Monitor weight daily therapeutic paracentesis
5
Q
Lower albumin in ascites compared to serum (more than 11L/g) suggests
A
TB, cancer, nephrotic syndrome
6
Q
Higher albumin in ascites compared to serum (more than 11L/g) suggets
A
cirrhosis, cardiac failure
7
Q
Formula for albumin
A
serum albumin - ascites albumin
8
Q
Nephrotic vs nephritic syndrome
A
Loss of protein in urine - nephrotic syndrome
Nephritic syndrome - inflammation of glomerula (blood and protein in urine)
9
Q
Management of encephalopathy
A
Lactulose Phosphate enemas Avoid sedation Treat infections Exclude GI bleed
10
Q
Wound infection features
A
Erythematous
Discharge
11
Q
Anastomotic leak
A
diffuse
12
Q
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A
anal fissure
rectal
