LOBs Flashcards
what is the prostatic venous plexus?
- internal iliac vein to the vertebral venous plexus
2. to the batson venous plexus to the internal venous plexus
what is the route that mets take from the prostate?
Venous route through the internal iliac vein
what is an indirect inguinal hernia?
the peritoneal sac enters the canal through the deep inguinal ring
what is a direct inguinal hernia?
the peritoneal sac enters the inguinal canal through the posterior wall of the inguinal canal. the contents will emerge medially to the deep ring
what are causes of an inguinal hernia?
chronic cough constipation heavy lifting age obesity
what is a sliding hiatus hernia?
part of the stomach at the oesophageal gastric junction is pulled up through the diaphragm
what is a rolling hiatus hernia?
Part of the fundus extends through the diaphragm at a separate site to the oesophagus
what can be used to detect delirium?
CAM 1. acute onset and fluctuating course AND 2. inattention AND EITHER 3. disorganised thinking OR 4. altered consciousness
what are first line investigations for delirium?
FBC CRP U E Ca LFT TFT Glucose CXR ECG oxygen sats urine sample
what is the definition of dementia?
an acquired global and progressive impairment of mental function
what are types of dementia?
Alzheimers
vascular
lewy body
fronto-temporal
what are the geriatric giants?
- confusion
- falls
- incontinence
- immobility
- breakdown in social circumstances
what are degenerative causes of dementia?
Parkinsons Alzheimers Lewy body Fronto temporal Huntingtons
what are vascular causes of dementia?
vascular dementia
cerebral vasculitis
what are metabolic causes of dementia?
uraemia
liver failure
