Dr. Abhishek Shukla today explained what happens when uric acid levels increase in the body. Elevated uric acid, also called hyperuricemia, can lead to the formation of urate crystals, which deposit in joints, tissues, and sometimes the kidneys. Over time, these deposits can cause inflammation, pain, and swelling, most commonly in the big toe, but also in other joints such as the ankles, knees, and wrists. He highlighted that high uric acid levels do not always cause immediate symptoms, which is

In today's lesson, Dr. Abhishek explained the process of weaning a patient with type 2 respiratory failure off a ventilator, focusing specifically on managing their carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Initially, the patient’s CO2 levels had reached 100 mmHg, a critical point indicating the need for controlled ventilatory support to prevent further respiratory complications. To manage this, the ventilator was set to SCIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation) in volume control mode, with a t