DDx LOC [5] - Epilepsy: partial (simple/complex), generalised (tonic-clonic, abscence, myoclonic)- Syncope: situational, vaso-vagal- Postural hypotension- Cardiac: AS, HOCM, arrhythmias- Infective What to ask in LOC Hx (this episode) [6] DurationFits (whole/part body)IncontinenceTongue biti...
Syncope ARVD Epsilon wave Brugada Syndrome: Type 1 Type 1: Coved ST-segment elevation Brugada Syndrome: Type 2 Type 2: Saddle-back ST-segment elevation HCM Deep, narrow Q-waves Wolff-Parkinson-White Shortened PR-interval Delta-wave Other Atrial Abnormalities Normal RAA: P-wave amplitude...
Diagnosis: platelet >1,000,000 Symptoms: vasomotor (HA, lightheadedness, syncope, chest pain, paresthesias) Management: low-dose aspirinAnemia posted in Hematology/Oncology on May 22, 2015 by Editor HPI 70M with a history of dementia presenting with 3 days of fatigue. The patient was un...
Symptoms: syncope, seizure, coma, cardiovascular collapse Detection: severe lactic acidosis, “arterialization” of venous blood, “bitter almond” odor Treatment Hydroxycobalamin (Cyanokit): 5g IV, may repeat x1 Sodium thiosulfate 12.5g IV
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...
Insulin aspart 1 unit per 5g carbohydrates SQ before meals 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...
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