A 30 year old NIDDM is brought to your ED after being found with altered mental state following an argument with his partner.
He is unwell, has compensated shock requiring emergent management Continue reading
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Lab Case 134 – Interpretation
A young man is brought in by ambulance with severe hyperthermia, tachycardia and tachypnoea. This has a mortality rate of over 95% if not aggressively managed.
Preparations include: Continue reading
Lab Case 99
A 66 year old patient presents feeling unwell for 2 days. She has chronic renal failure and is on haemodialysis once a week. Her last dialysis was 3 days ago when 1.5 litres was removed (normal for patient). She has not had excessive weight gain over the last few days.
On examination:
BP 70/50
PR 50/min
T 35 degrees celcius
Her ABG shows on 10 litres shows: Continue reading