An 82 year old man presents to your ED after a syncopal episode. He complains of abdominal pain and diarrhoea. On examination he has a heart rate of 105/min and a BP of 95/65. Rectal examination confirms black, foul smelling stool. His blood results are as follows:
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Lab Case 11 – Interpretation
67 year old man presents 7 days post major surgery critically unwell. He has severe sepsis (high temp, compensated shock).
Lab Case 11
A 67 year old man is brought to your Emergency Department by ambulance. He is 7 days post right total knee replacement, complaining of feeling generally unwell and a painful right knee. He has had a previous cholecystectomy.
Vitals:
BP 120/60, PR 140-160/min irregular
Temp 40 RR 20/min, O2 sats 90% RA
On examination:
Jaundice
Chest clear
Abdomen soft and non tender
Describe and interpret the following bloods: Continue reading