Kenneth Kee

Organ Failure, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Organ Failure, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
Organ failure is loss of organ function to such a degree that normal homeostasis cannot be sustained without external medical intervention.
It is not a diagnosis.
It can be categorized by the cause, but when the cause is not known, it can also be categorized by whether the onset is chronic or acute.
Multiple organ failure can be linked with sepsis and is often lethal.
Multiple organ failure is the evidence of altered organ function in acutely ill patients such that homeostasis cannot be maintained without intervention.
It normally affects two or more organ systems.
Causes
A definite explanation has not been found.
Local and systemic responses are initiated by tissue damage.
1. Respiratory failure is frequent in the initial 72 hours.
Later, one might observe:
2. Liver failure (57 days),
3. Gastrointestinal bleeding (1015 days) and
4. Kidney failure (1117 days).
Risk Factors:
1. Medicine overdose - can affect the function of the organ
2. Reactions to prescription medicines - can affect the function of the organ
Some prescription medicines, such as slimming medicines, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and anticonvulsants, can cause acute organ failure.
3. Reactions to herbal supplements, herbal preparations, plants and plant products
4. Infection of bacteria and viruses reaction to pathogens can cause sepsis or septic shock.
5. Toxins damages the tissues of the organ
6. Autoimmune disease autoimmune antibodies attack the affected organ
7. Ischemia or veno-occlusive disease poor blood flow reduces oxygen to the organ
8. Neoplasm
a. Primary cancer
b. Metastatic carcinoma
9. Shock low blood volume and pressure
10. Chronic alcohol abuse - alcoholism
11. Drug toxicity that are related to medicines such as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, co-amoxiclav, erythromycin, isoniazid, nitrofurantoin, halothane, statins, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, disulfiram, flutamide, gold and propylthiouracil
12. Metabolic disease.
Diagnosis
The doctor will examine the patient for signs of organ failure such as:
1. Leg swelling
2. Distended neck veins
3. Fast or difficult breathing
4. Sounds from fluid buildup in the lungs
5. Swelling of the liver or abdomen or face
6. Uneven or fast heartbeat and abnormal heart sounds
Chest x-ray
A test for respiratory and heart failure often requires a chest x-ray.
Once the patient is diagnosed with respiratory failure, the doctor will determine the cause of it.
1. An ultrasound is the best test to diagnose, determine the cause of, and monitor the organ failure because it can check on the blood flow through the organ.
2. MRI or CT scan of the organ
3. Nuclear scans of the organ
They can observe at how well the organ is able to function and how much the organ is injured:
Imaging of the head may show cerebral edema.
Laboratory blood tests are done to:
i. Diagnose and monitor organ failure
ii. Identify risks for organ disease
iii. Check for other causes of organ failure, or disorder that may make the organ failure worse
iv. Review for side effects of medicines the patient may be taking
1. Kidneys condition (BUN, creatinine, creatinine clearance, and urinalysis)
2. Full blood count (FBC) for low red blood count or anemia
3. Test for brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
4. Sodium and potassium levels in the blood
5. Arterial blood gas test
Treatment
The purposes of organ failure treatment are to:
1. Relieve symptoms and improve quality of life
2. Slow disease progression
Plasmapheresis and Dialysis may be done while waiting for a organ transplant.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Organ Failure
Chapter 2 Multiple Organ Failure
Chapter 3 Heart Fa...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463661314
• Artikelnr.: 56141887

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
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