Given the patient’s modest leukocytosis (with neutrophil predominance), and tachycardia, the concern for sepsis was increased though the source remained unclear. Prominent possibilities included a skin and soft-tissue infection vs. less likely intra-abdominal source though the patient’s physical ...
c. Leukocytosis d. Polycythemia b. Anemia Sickle Cell anemia creates which of the following phenomenon on the human body? a. Vasoocclusion obstructs blood flow creating progressive inflammatory damageb. Low platelet count creates anemic bleeding disordersc. Joint swelling and inflammation results from ...
Neutrophil-predominant leukocytosis: bacterial infection Immature leukocytes (blasts): leukemia, myelodysplasia Peripheral smear Schistocytes: microangiopathic process (DIC, TTP, HUS) Atypical lymphocytes: viral infection Intracellular parasites: malaria Hypersegmented neutrophils: nutritional deficiency Infectiou...
Laboratory tests were notable for leukocytosis and creatine kinase above the threshold for detection. Radiology preliminary interpretation of non-contrast head imaging was normal. A lumbar puncture was performed with grossly purulent cerebrospinal fluid. ...
Unique symptoms compared to traditional cannabinoids: psychosis, seizure, diaphoresis Hallucinogenic amphetamines (ecstasy, MDMA) Increased serotonergic activity Management: supportive care (IVF, cooling for hyperthermia), benzodiazepines Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) ...
Gastrointestinal Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Abdominal Pain Lactic Acidosis Biliary Duct Dilation Hepatic Abscess HPI: 42M with 1.5 weeks of fevers. Initially presented to ER 1wk ago and treated for possible otitis media, however follow-up ENT appointment showed no evidence of OM on exam. Fevers...
The patient administered an insulin dose sufficient to dispose of 250g of carbohydrates with an impending peak action within minutes. The required dose of parenteral dextrose would require potentially-toxic1,2solution concentrations (one liter of D25 or 10 ampules of D50) and there was insufficient...
Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion Acute Urinary Retention Hypotension Pediatric Emergencies Portal Venous Gas Abdominal Pain Ectopic Pregnancy Volvulus Alcoholic Hepatitis Elevated Hemidiaphragm Nausea and Vomiting Small Bowel Obstruction Abdominal Wall Hernias ...
27 year-old female with no medical history presenting with neck swelling. She describes one month of progressive enlargement of a left-sided neck mass, and in the past two weeks has noted a new right-sided neck mass. This has been associated with worsening dysphagia to solids, describing a ...