Aspiration pneumonitis
Inflammation of the lungs due to the inhalation of solid or liquid material.
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Considering CVA , CLD and hepatic encephalopathy- only supportive treatment is possible.with continued ventilatory support. As there is metabolic acidosis with slightly raised anion gap - correction of acidosis with soda bicarbonate is ind...
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this may be because of brain hypoxia as a result of prolonged seizure
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Top doctors who continously share their opinions on Aspiration pneumonitisPHC Bichpuri and ESI Dispensary Chippitola Agra & SN Medical College Agra & Fatehgarh
Medical Officer Incharge
SN Medical College, Agra
DA
Ruby Hall Clinic
Chest Physician
Ruby Hall Clinic
MBBS,DTCD
Civil Hospital
Resident Doctor In Department of Pulmonary Medicine
B. J. Medical College
M.D. (Pulmonary Medicine)
National Institute of Medical Science
Md Paediatrics
National Institute of Medical Science
MD pediatrics
Kanachur Hospital
Assistant Professor
Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College
MD Respiratory medicine
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Pneumothorax is air around or outside the lung. It may result from chest trauma, excess pressure on the lungs or a lung disease, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, TB, Asthma etc. Correct interpretation of chest X-ray in this clinical setting & knowledge of when to request more complex imaging techniques are essential. In this learning series, we discuss the role of the chest X-Ray in the assessment of pneumothorax along with the value of CT scan. Learn & update your basic radiological approach for “Pneumothorax” & interpretation knowledge & patient care approach with this post.
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