Publications by authors named "Jessica Kaushal"
Article Synopsis
- Bacteremia can occur from skin contact with bacteria or from bacteria moving from the gut into the bloodstream.
- In a specific case, a patient developed bacteremia and empyema (a collection of pus in the lung) due to lung damage from a pulmonary embolism, linked to gut issues rather than chest trauma.
- The patient had gastric ulcers and thickening in the small intestine, which likely allowed bacteria to enter the bloodstream, and he improved after surgery and antibiotics; a detailed gastrointestinal examination was recommended to find the root cause.
Recurrent Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Case of Triple Trouble.
J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect
March 2023
SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) is a rare disorder which rarely recurs. It is increasingly diagnosed as a cause for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with limited insight into its pathophysiology and treatment. Lack of randomized trials and consensus guidelines make this a unique and challenging disease to manage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCase: We present a case of a 6-year-old male child with ipsilateral proximal and distal physeal separation of humerus with subperiosteal extrusion after manipulation by a bonesetter. Treatment included open reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wire proximally and distally. At 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 is a global healthcare pandemic that is now growing through nations across the world. The role of radiology is crucial, and a variety of guidelines have been published regarding the role of imaging. These aim to protect healthcare workers (HCWs) and the general public from exposure, while preserving critical radiology operations and conserving personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical care resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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