The following left scapular x-ray is from a 30 year old with pain around left shoulder post fall. What can be noticed? Continue reading
Category Archives: Advanced EM Cases
ECG of the Week 18th May 2022
A 22 year old female presents to ED with palpitations and chest discomfort 2 weeks post contracting COVID19. Below is the patients ECG:
Lab case 363
50 year old man presented to the emergency department with vomiting. He is an excessive THC smoker.
His blood gases showed the following:
PH = 7.52
Lab case 362 interpretation
Question 1:
PH = 7.299 that is mild acidaemia
pCO2 = 80 mmHg, So we have metabolic acidosis. Next we need to calculate the compensation.
Lab case 362
77 year old lady referred by GP for shortness of breath on exertion. Her venous blood gases showed the following:
PH = 7.299
pCO2 = 80 mmHg
Lab case 361 interpretation
Question 1:
For synovial fluid analysis. WBC level more than 50,000 (especially if more than 80,000) is suggestive of septic arthritis.
Imaging Case of the Week 505
The following facial x-ray (OM) is from an adult patient who has been punched in the face. What can be noticed? Continue reading
Imaging Case of the Week 504 Answer
The knee x-rays show: Continue reading
ECG of the Week 4th May 2022 Answer
A 48 year old female presents complaining of palpitations which started while at gym. The patient has no prior medical history.
Imaging Case of the Week 504
The following knee x-rays are from a 30 year old with knee pain & swelling after fall from a height. What can be noticed? Continue reading