Dr Harshit Aggarwal

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Pulmonology / /

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP) / Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis (EAA) Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune-mediated interstitial lung disease (ILD) caused by repeated inhalation of a sensitizing antigen in susceptible individuals, leading to inflammation of: Alveoli Terminal bronchioles Interstitium Unlike asthma, HP primarily affects the alveolar-interstitial compartment rather than the conducting airways. HP may progress from reversible […]

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Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

Pulmonology Critical care / /

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)  Pneumonia occurring ≥48 hours after endotracheal intubation and initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation Infection not present or incubating at the time of intubation Related Terms (CDC Surveillance) Term Definition VAP Clinical diagnosis Ventilator-Associated Event (VAE) Surveillance definition VAC Ventilator-associated condition IVAC Infection-related VAC Possible VAP IVAC + microbiology  Exams focus: Clinical

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Fournier’s Gangrene

Infectious disease Critical care / /

Fournier’s Gangrene  Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening form of necrotizing fasciitis involving the perineum, genitalia, and perianal region. It is characterized by: Necrosis of superficial and deep fascial planes Microvascular thrombosis Extensive tissue destruction Polymicrobial infection Severe sepsis and septic shock Why Is It Dangerous? Mortality remains:20–40% ,Can exceed:70–80% when: Septic shock

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How to Prepare for NEET SS: Why Some People Crack NEET SS and Others Don’t

NEET-SS / /

How to Prepare for NEET SS: Why Some People Crack NEET SS and Others Don’t Before I start, let me establish some credibility.I secured AIR 72 in NEET SS while doing residency. No dedicated one-year study leave. No Himalayan retreat. No disappearing from clinical work. Just residency. So either I got extraordinarily lucky, or I

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How to Choose the Right Branch After MBBS: A Practical Way to Find Your True Interest

NEET-SS / /

Every MBBS student reaches a point where one question starts dominating every conversation: “Which branch should I choose?” Some branches offer money. Some offer prestige. Some offer a relaxed lifestyle. Some are considered “elite.” Some are hyped by coaching culture, seniors, social media, or relatives. And somewhere between all these external influences, many students slowly

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I just gave my NEET PG and considering Anaesthesia as my option and I am really interested in critical care. Is it wise to take up anaesthesia and go for it?

NEET PG / /

This is the Most common Question I got. Frankly Speaking,You are interested in internal medicine and in superspeciality Critical Care medicine is the only branch that got aligned with internal medicine, because in it you have to see patient from head to toe . Anesthesia is a great option to get enter in Critical care

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How to Take ICU Rounds

Residency / /

OVERALL STRUCTURE OF ICU DAILY EXAMINATION Think Daily -Why patient is in ICU/Whats the need of ICU for this patient ? Think Daily -What can kill them today Assess, If you find a pathology think differential diagnosis of each pathology Detailed examination of the system which is involved like Neurology exam in Stroke patient Always

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