Question 1:
PH = 7.299 that is moderate acidaemia (less than 7.3), however we can argue that is mild as it is just 0.001 less than the value for mild acidaemia – ultimately, it is not going to change the management for the patient.
pCO2 = 52 mmHg, so we have respiratory acidosis.
The following left thigh x-ray is from a neonate with thigh swelling. What can be seen? Continue reading
47yr female presents with 2 day history of right infra-scapula pain. In ED has right sided pleuritic chest pain and is diaphoretic. No PMH or cardiac risk factors
Please interpret the ECG and detail your management of this patient:
The chest x-ray is from a toddler taken post choking episode at home. What can be seen? Continue reading
10-years-old asthmatic boy, presented with croupy cough and wheezy chest. His blood gases showed the following:
PH = 7.299
pCO2 = 52 mmHg
This week’s case is of a 37yr male who came into ED with 2 weeks progressive SOB which has not responded to oral antibiotics, this morning he had an episode of presyncope and who subsequently developed palpitations while in the department.
The following ECG was recorded, describe and interpret the ECG and consider possible differential diagnoses for this patient:
The hand x-ray shows Continue reading
The pelvic x-ray shows Continue reading
The chest x-ray shows Continue reading
The abdominal x-ray is from a patient with vomiting, abdominal pain & distension. What can be seen? Continue reading