Acute Medicine | Gastroenterology | Jaundice in the acute medicine setting
Jaundice in the Acute Medicine Setting
Session Overview
Description
This session covers the presentation, investigation and management of jaundice in the acute setting.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of jaundice
- List the commonly encountered causes of jaundice
- Identify the salient points in a medical history and examination relating to jaundice
- Recall appropriate investigations for patients with jaundice in the acute medical setting
- Outline the steps for the immediate assessment and management of three life-threatening clinical presentations associated with jaundice
Jaundice is a common presenting symptom encountered in the acute medical setting. There is a very broad spectrum of medical conditions that may present with or be associated with jaundice.
This session covers the key challenges facing physicians, including:
Diagnosing the underlying aetiology
Identifying patients in whom jaundice is associated with a life-threatening illness
Managing such patients in a timely and effective manner
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