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<strong>NBE</strong> <strong>CME</strong> <strong>programme</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>DNB</strong> <strong>consultants</strong>HypothyroidismIncreased sensitivity to depressant drugs; Hypodynamic cardiovascular system; Decreasedcardiac output; Slowed drug metabolism; Unresponsive baroreceptor reflexes; Impairedventilatory responses to arterial hypoxemia or hypercarbia ; Hypovolemia; Delayed gastricemptying time; Hyponatremia, anaemia, hypoglycemia; Adrenal insufficiency; Anaestheticmanagement including pre operative medication, choice of drugs <strong>for</strong> induction and maintenanceof anaesthesia, monitoring with emphasis on temperature monitoring, concerns about recoveryfrom anaesthesia; Role of regional anaesthesia.Obstructive JaundiceHistory-Onset, duration, progress of jaundice; Relevant history to elicit features of hepatic failureClinical signs-General physical examination and detailed examination of GIT to elicit signs ofhepatocellular failure; To demonstrate sites of eliciting jaundice; Features of portal hypertensionDifferential diagnosis-To be able to differentiate on the basis of history/examination/availableinvestigations the etiologies of obstructive jaundice examples Malignancy, CBD stone, CongenitalInvestigations-Relevance of each component of liver function tests; Risk stratification scoresManagement-To be able to discuss special consideration <strong>for</strong> Whipple’s procedure, hepaticresection- Major/minor, CBD exploration; To prevent hepatorenal syndrome; Pain managementstrategiesPortal HypertensionHistory-Presenting complaint with duration ( Haematmesis), malena, ascitis; Weight loss, Nausea,vomiting, anorexia, malaise, abdominal discom<strong>for</strong>t; Arthralgia ,myalgia- acute viral hepatitis; H/odrug exposure-CCl 4,vinyl chloride, acetaminophen ingestion, INH, methyldopa; H/o contact withjaundiced patient, blood transfusion, injections; H/o Alcohol consumption, variceal bleeds, flappingtremors, ascites, weight loss, loss of libido, menstrual disturbances—-suggestive of cirrhosis;H/o travel to hepatitis endemic area; JaundiceClinical signs-Pallor, dry papery skin, scratch marks; Cachexia, clubbing – Biliary cirrhosis; Pedaledema- bilateral in cirrhosis; Lymphadenopathy- Supraclavicular fossa- malignancy; Stigmata ofChronic liver disease; Abdominal Examination; Ascites (distended abdomen, bulging flanks),Umbilicus stretched – transversely in ascites and vertically in ovarian cyst. Skin over abdomentense,shiny and transparent; Hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, pleural effusion; Right upper quadranttenderness, palpable gall bladder; Signs of liver cell failure- parotid swelling, Dupuytrens contracture,gynaecomastia, fetor hepaticus, asterixis, testicular atrophy etc.; Cardiovascular system-Signs ofhyperdynamic circulations may be present; Respiratory System- Signs of Hepatopulmonarysyndrome; Central Nervous System- Look <strong>for</strong> signs of Hepatic encephalopathy.Investigations-Basic- Haematological, Liver function test, kidney function testsManagement- Medical management of varices; Surgical management- Shunt; Liver failure- livertransplantChronic Renal FailureHistory-Pertaining to precipitating etiological factor, duration of disease, renal replacement therapyif any; History pertaining to renal status i.e., urine output, swelling of the body, breathlessness,activity level; History of antihypertensive, hypoglycemic agents, history of haematocrit improvingmeasures (erythropoietin, blood transfusion); Past surgery/ dialysis schedule; History ofimmunization (hepatitis B)Clinical signs-General physical examination – pallor, blood pressure, oedema, nutritional states,presence of fistula; Respiratory system – infections/ effusion; Cardiovascular systemcardiomyopathy,effusionDifferential Diagnosis-To differentiate between acute/chronic renal failures and end stage renaldisease.58

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