In the unit Respiratory Tract Infections: Pneumonia we covered the assessment of a patient presenting with signs and symptoms of pneumonia including differentiating between the 3 main types. In the unit Community Acquired Pneumonia: Outpatient Treatment we talked about those patients who are stable enough to be treated at home. This unit focuses on theContinue reading “Community Acquired Pneumonia: When to Admit and How to Treat”
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Navigating Pneumonia: Where and How to Treat
Pneumonia is an infection of the lower respiratory tract specifically the lungs. You can refer to the introduction of the study unit on SINUSITIS for a detailed discussion of the respiratory system. This study unit is based on the current Clinical Practice Guideline of the American Thoracic Society and Infectious Diseases Society of America (ATS/IDSA)Continue reading “Navigating Pneumonia: Where and How to Treat”
What You Need to Know: Hemostasis
Hemostasis is achieved through primary and secondary stages. The coagulation cascade, part of secondary hemostasis, stabilizes the platelet plug. It consists of extrinsic, intrinsic, and common pathways, involving multiple clotting factors and calcium ions. Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of some clotting factors. Each pathway is triggered by specific factors and leads to the activation of the common pathway, ultimately resulting in the formation of a stabilizing fibrin complex.