Critically unwell 58 year old with life threatening bleeding due to epistaxis. Significant airway and resuscitation concerns. Consider other sources of bleeding, including Oesophageal varices, Peptic ulcer disease etc. Continue reading
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Lab Case 30 – Interpretation
1. Describe the relevant biochemical abnormalities
Elevated bilirubin – jaundice (require direct vs indirect)
Markedly elevated ALT >> GGT/ALP – transaminitis, indicating hepatocellular damage
Normal Albumin – marker of synthetic function Normal FBC/UEC Continue reading
Lab Case 24 – Interpretation
The stem suggests:
severe sepsis ( vital signs show a SIRS response)
Consider stage of cancer and intervention required.
Risk of Pulmonary embolism. Continue reading