A 6 year old is brought in to your ED after a concerning episode at home, suggestive of a seizure, witnessed by his mother.
On arrival, he has an altered mental state, no temperature currently with tachycardia and hypertension. Continue reading
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Lab Case 141 – Interpretation
A 44 year old with a headache and signs of meningitis has an LP performed Continue reading
Lab Case 141
A 44 year old female with a severe headache is seen in the Emergency department. She has no prior history of headaches. She has some neck stiffness and prefers the darkened room.
Vital signs:
T 37.3
PR 90/min
BP 130/80
An LP is performed, which shows: Continue reading
Lab Case 91 – Interpretation
A 29 year old female with features of meningitis Continue reading
Lab Case 69 – Interpretation
A 17 year old male presents potentially seriously unwell