In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Poisoning 2. Diagnosis of Poisoning 3. Clinical Picture 4. Treatment. Introduction to Poisoning: In a study carried out by the authors in NRS Medical College Hospital, Calcutta (1975) it was observed that 469 cases of poisoning cases were admitted in a year, total admission from all causes being 30,287. These [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Snake Bite 2. Pathogenesis of Snake Bite 3. Clinical Symptoms 4. Treatment. Introduction to Snake Bite: The snakes are among the most widely distributed reptiles. They inhabit all tropical, subtropical and most temperate zones of the earth. As a result of this broad distribution and their relatively great numbers, there [...]
There has been a revolution in investigative procedure during recent years with the availability of ultrasound imaging, computed tomography, radioisotope scanning, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC), upper gastrointestinal endoscopy using flexible fiber optic endoscopes, colonoscopy and retrograde endoscopic pancreatic cholangiography (ERPC). Majority of these procedures are atraumatic. Most of them are, however, expensive and demand sophisticated technology and are not freely [...]