Month: May 2010

Titbits on hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism and dyslipidmeia In hypothyroidsim there is a decrease in lipoprotein lipase activity which leads to hypertriglyceridemia. Similarly, a decrease in hepatic low density lipoproteins (LDL) receptors cause
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Sibai regimen

Sibai regimen is an intravenous magnesium sulphate regimen for treatment of eclampsia It was introduced by Sibai et al in 1990 Loading dose – 6g IV given over
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Fourth stage of labour

The hour following delivery of placenta  is termed Fourth stage of labour Monitoring of the patient’s Blood pressure and pulse rate during this stage is important The episiotomy
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Oxytocin in pregnancy

Oxytocin is a polypeptide hormone synthesised by the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus It is secreted by the posterior pituitary into the blood stream Actions of oxytocin
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Blount’s disease

Blount’s disease is a growth disorder of the tibia characterised by bowing of legs Also called pathologic tibia vara, non rachitic bowlegs, Blount Barber disease Clinical features Presents
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Partogram

Partogram is a graphical representation of the progress of labour depicting cervical dilatation and station of head plotted against time The concept of partogram was first introduced by
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