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Ethylene Glycol Poisoning following Ingestion of Brake Fluid

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Vol 55, Issue 4 (2006)

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286–7

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A 32-year old male, with a history of depression and previous suicide attempts, was brought to hospital comatose after ingestion of brake fluid. He developed severe metabolic acidosis with an increased anion gap, hypotension, seizures and mild renal impairment. He required intensive care treatment for ventilatory and inotropic support. The clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of this unusual poison are discussed.

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e-Published: 12 Jun, 2013

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Open Splenectomy in Jamaican Children with Sickle Cell Disease

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Vol 55, Issue 1 (2006)

Pages:

37–41

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One-hundred and ten splenectomies performed on children with sickle cell disease at the University Hospital of the West Indies are reviewed. There was low morbidity and no mortality. Open splenectomy remains the gold standard for patients with sickle cell disease requiring splenectomy.

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e-Published: 06 Jun, 2013

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Microbial Isolates from Patients in an Intensive Care Unit, and Associated Risk Factors

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Vol 54, Issues 4 (2005)

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225–31

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Sputum, blood and urine cultures done in ICU patients at the UHWI showed a predominance of gram-negative organisms. Risk factors for positive cultures included mechanical ventilation > 5 days, CVP line insertion > 7 days, pre-admission infection, prior use of antibiotics, increasing APACHE II score and increasing age.

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e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

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Vomiting Post Tonsillectomy at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 54, Issues 1 (2005)

Pages:

59–64

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Vomiting post tonsillectomy is a distressing complication that increases patient discomfort and prolongs hospital stay. Decreasing its incidence would facilitate a move to more day-case tonsillectomies.

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