77 year old lady referred by GP for shortness of breath on exertion. Her venous blood gases showed the following:
PH = 7.299
pCO2 = 80 mmHg
Lab case 361 interpretation
Question 1:
For synovial fluid analysis. WBC level more than 50,000 (especially if more than 80,000) is suggestive of septic arthritis.
Imaging Case of the Week 505
The following facial x-ray (OM) is from an adult patient who has been punched in the face. What can be noticed? Continue reading
Imaging Case of the Week 504 Answer
The knee x-rays show: Continue reading
ECG of the Week 4th May 2022 Answer
A 48 year old female presents complaining of palpitations which started while at gym. The patient has no prior medical history.
Imaging Case of the Week 504
The following knee x-rays are from a 30 year old with knee pain & swelling after fall from a height. What can be noticed? Continue reading
ECG of the Week 4th May 2022
A 48 year old female presents complaining of palpitations which started while at gym. The patient has no prior medical history.
Lab case 361
60 year old man with painful knee effusion. Synovial fluids analysis showed the following:
Lab case 360 Interpretation
Question 1:
PH = 7.19, that is severe acidaemia.
HCO3 = 14 mmol/L, So we have metabolic acidosis. Next, we need to calculate respiratory compensation and anion gap.
Imaging Case of the Week 503 Answer
The chest x-ray shows