Definition Preeclampsia refers to new-onset hypertension after 20 weeks of gestation that is associated with: Regarding urine dipstick Has low diagnostic accuracy – neither sensitive nor specific at the 1+ level. Confirmatory quantitative proteinuria testing (urinary PrCr, ACR or 24 hr urine collection) should be done when pre-eclampsia is suspected, e.g. In the event that…
Definition Asthma exacerbation is defined as: Common exacerbation triggers Assessment Involves focused history + relevant physical examination + prompt initiation of treatment. Focused history should include: Risk factors for asthma-related death Physical examination CXR is not routinely indicated unless there are atypical symptoms, suspected complications or diagnostic uncertainty (e.g. pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum or pneumonia) Exacerbation severity…
In general, anaphylaxis is the most severe end of the spectrum of allergic reactions where there is a severe life-threatening generalized/systemic hypersensitivity reaction. Pathogenesis 1. IgE-mediated (the classic & most frequent mechanism) 2. Non-IgE-mediated (May be immunologic or non-immunologic) Pathophysiology of anaphylactic shock Whyte, Andrew & Soar, Jasmeet & Dodd, Amy & Hughes, Anna &…