Every doctor must maintain a strong knowledge of the fundamentals. A doctor's career will benefit from having a firm grasp of the principles of medicine. Simply comprehending the diagnosis merely constitutes half knowledge, and half knowledge might be extremely dangerous! In order for every doctor on Medflix to build their foundations and subsequently enhance their practices, we are bringing you the fundamentals of medicine, where we go over both the concepts taught in medical school and how they apply in modern practice.

Working in the emergency room necessitates proficiency in the ABCDE (Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure) technique. Little is known about how frequently and thoroughly the ABCDE method is used with patients. The prompt identification of patients at risk must be an emergency department's first priority. The fundamental factor determining the success of therapy is if a critical risk is recognized right away upon arrival at the central emergency department and whether the proper therapy is started. Dr. Sandeep David will help us comprehend these crucial assessment and management approaches. 

Primary Evaluation in Emergency 

Steroid stewardship is the systematic attempt to rationally administer and monitor glucocorticoids in patients who require this therapy, while balancing benefit and potential harm. Steroid stewardship is gaining popularity in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Steroids, on the other hand, are utilised for a wide range of indications by numerous medical professions. As a result, rather than focusing solely on respiratory medicine, it is critical to address disease-specific steroid management in a broader perspective. Dr. Ganapathi Bantwal, a renowned expert in the field of medicine, will define and characterise steroid stewardship, develop a pedagogical structure to promote comprehension, offer endocrine and infectious disease perspectives, and make recommendations to help make this a global, pan-specialty movement.

Steroid Stewardship - Prudent use of Glucocorticoids

Emergency physicians often encounter patients who have suffered burn injuries. Most are minor in nature but approximately 100,000 a year are true emergencies. Regardless of severity, the emergency physician and staff must possess the evaluative skills and knowledge of current treatment regimens to appropriately treat these patients. Burn injuries are classified according to extent of body surface involved and depth of skin injury. Dr. Ashima Sharma will help us to understand the important methods and Management approach for different burn injuries according to severity.

Emergency Management of Burns

Crying is the primary means of communication for younger children, making it a common symptom encountered in pediatric practice. In this discussion with Dr. Prajapati, we will explore the diverse aspects of pediatric crying, from common causes to potential emergencies. We aim to address the red flags that can indicate more serious underlying issues and differentiate between physiological and pathological causes of crying. Understanding the various types of crying and associated signs and symptoms will be crucial for accurate diagnosis. Tune in LIVE on Medflix to uncover the process of diagnosing the cause of a child's crying!

The Crying Child: Differential Diagnosis & Management Strategies

Vaccination is crucial for avoiding infection-associated morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised patients. Vaccines could sometimes induce suboptimal immunogenicity, but even partial protection may benefit severely ill patients. Given the risk of proliferation of attenuated vaccine strains in immunocompromised patient, live virus vaccines are contraindicated in patients with active immunosuppression and are only allowed after careful balancing of benefit versus risk. Let us understand the general recommendations for vaccination of immunocompromised patients from Senior Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Dr. Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan.

Immunosuppression and Vaccination: Best Practices and New Insights

Invasive fungal infections are often rapidly life threatening and require prompt diagnosis and therapy.  The most common invasive infections identified are those brought on by Candida species, Aspergillus species, Cryptococcus species, Pneumocystis species, etc. Through a series of vivid pictorial representations, we aim unravel the complexities of these infections, showcasing unique patient cases that highlight various aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and management. Join LIVE & be a part of this captivating discussion as we delve into a pictorial journey of Invasive Fungal Infections (IFIs) with Dr. Harshad Limaye!

Invasive Fungal Infections: A Showcase of Intriguing Cases

In this discussion with Dr. Tushar Maniar, we distill the latest recommendations from the National Immunisation Schedule into "10 Things You Need To Know About Pediatric Immunization. Delve into the foundational principles of immunization, dissect the updated schedule, navigate through vaccine types and age-specific recommendations & glimpse into future trends in pediatric immunization. Enhance your understanding of pediatric immunization, tune in LIVE to adopt well-informed immunization practices.

10 Things You Need To Know About Pediatric Immunization

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) has been described as one of the most debilitating presentations of orofacial pain. Despite recent advances in understanding and treating trigeminal neuralgia, its management remains a considerable challenge. The general recommendation is to start with medical therapy and consider surgical procedures in patients who are refractory to medical treatment. The effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation, balloon decompression of the gasserian ganglion & other minimally invasive interventional procedures are now being increasingly sought after for the management of trigeminal facial pain. Dr Raghavendra Ramanjulu, an acclaimed Pain & Palliative Physician, joins us LIVE on Medflix to share this thorough and accurate non invasive approach to trigeminal neuralgia. 

Non-Surgical Interventions For Trigeminal Neuralgia

‘Nosocomial’ or ‘healthcare associated infections’ (HCAI) appear in a patient under medical care in the hospital or other health care facility which was absent at the time of admission. With increasing infections, there is an increase in prolonged hospital stay, long term disability, increased antimicrobial resistance, increase in socio-economic disturbance, and increased mortality rate. The most frequent types of infections include central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Join us LIVE on Medflix to hear Dr. Anup Warrier, a renowned expert in infectious diseases, speak on the topic to keep us informed about current strategies for prevention.

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