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Wernicke encephalopathy is a syndrome characterised by ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, confusion, and impairment of short-term memory.

It is caused by lesions in the medial thalamic nuclei, mammillary bodies, periaqueductal and periventricular brainstem nuclei, and superior cerebellar vermis, often resulting from inadequate intake or absorption of thiamine (vitamin B1), especially in conjunction with carbohydrate ingestion.

It is most commonly correlated with prolonged alcohol, amphetamine or methylphenidate consumption resulting in thiamine deficiency. Alcoholics are therefore particularly at risk, but it may also occur with thiamine deficiency states arising from other causes, particularly in patients with such gastric disorders as carcinoma, chronic gastritis, Crohn's disease, and repetitive vomiting, particularly after bariatric surgery.

Wernickes encephalopathy Video

(see how to do surgical) Fixation Fracture Neck of Femur, NOF. This is a Basi-cervical type. Last video was an IT (NOF) type. This is a common operation for orthopaedic surgeons to perform, so don't rush it, as a poor outcome can be a disaster for the patient. Set up everything (in the OR) carefully before you lay the knife on the skin. These two videos are a MUST for residents. Medical students-see the effects of heavy alcohol abuse on the brain, liver and bone( and associated smoking). Note-Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's dementia. The anesthesiologist did a great job here.
1.38 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This is an introduction to a video series (part 1 of 12) about Wernicke's Encephalopathy produced by a caregiver of a patient of this deadly condition. Please watch these videos with a friend or loved one. Part 1 of 12.
7.17 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This is my attempt to explain what Wernicke's Encephalopathy is, how it affects it's victims, and how a patient can be helped. They say that hind sight is 20/20 vision. Well after a year of experiencing it, here is what I've learned. Part 1 of 2.
10.30 min. | 5.0 user rating		 What happened that lead to the decission to go to the doctor. This is part 2 of a video series about Wernicke's Encephalopathy produced by a care giver of a patient of this deadly condition. Part 2 of 12.
8.88 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Day to day life with the patient. Emotions are the key. This is part 11 of a video series about Wernicke's Encephalopathy produced by a caregiver of a patient of this deadly condition. Part 11 of 12.
11.15 min. | 5.0 user rating
This video is designed to disclose the dangers of an alcohol induced illness and encourage people to get help for their alcoholism.
13.83 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This is my attempt to explain what Wernicke's Encephalopathy is, how it affects it's victims, and how a patient can be helped. They say that hind sight is 20/20 vision. Well after a year of experiencing it, here is what I've learned. Part 2 of 2.
11.72 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Our stay in the hospitol. This is part 4 of a video series about Wernicke's Encephalopathy produced by a caregiver of a patient of this deadly condition. Part 4 of 12.
13.38 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Admitted in the hospital. This is part 3 of a video series about Wernicke's Encephalopathy produced by a caregiver of a patient of this deadly condition. Part 3 of 12.
6.30 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The day we were discharged from the hospital. This is part 5 of a video series about Wernicke's Encephalopathy produced by a caregiver of a patient of this deadly condition. Part 5 of 12.
11.63 min. | 5.0 user rating

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What is Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakov's psychosis - Helium Tweet this news
Helium--Korsakoff's psychosis usually follows -wernicke's encephalopathy-. So most of the neuropshychiatrists refer these conditions together. ... - Date : Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:20:48 GMT+00:00
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Rehab Addiction Treatment--Long-term alcoholism can result in -Wernicke--Korsakoff Syndrome (-encephalopathy-; NOT -Wernicke's- aphasia- that's an entirely different disorder), ... - Date : Thu, 20 May 2010 18:50:32 GMT+00:00

Nutrition disorders (E40-68, 260-269)

Hypoalimentation/
malnutrition

Nutrition disorders (E40-68, 260-269)

Hypoalimentation/
malnutrition
Hypoalimentation/
malnutrition
subgroup |Protein-energy
malnutrition |
Avitaminosis
B vitaminsB1: Beriberi/Wernicke's encephalopathy(Thiamine deficiency) * B2: Ariboflavinosis * B3: Pellagra(Niacin deficiency) * B6: Pyridoxine deficiency * B7: Biotin deficiency * B9: Folate deficiency * B12: Vitamn B12 deficiency
Other
vitamins		A: Vitamin A deficiency/Bitot's spots * C: Scurvy * D: Hypovitaminosis D/Rickets/Osteomalacia * E: Vitamin E deficiency * K: Vitamin K deficiency
Mineral
deficiency
Zinc * Iron * Magnesium * Chromium * Selenium (Keshan disease) * Manganese * Molybdenum * Copper * Calcium * Potassium



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