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Tag: ward medicine

Nightmares Case 8: Sepsis/Cholangitis

Posted on January 28, 2020June 8, 2020 by Chris Heyd

This case involves the approach to severe sepsis, more specifically acute cholangitis. If treated aggressively (IV fluids, early broad spectrum antibiotics and source control) the patient will stabilize. If not, the patient will deteriorate into a PEA arrest.

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Nightmares Case 6: Ventricular Tachycardia

Posted on December 31, 2019June 8, 2020 by Chris Heyd

In this scenario, the learner is called to the ward to assess a 65-year old male with new VT. The learner must recognize the rhythm and institute appropriate work-up and management including electrical cardioversion.

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Nightmares Case 4: Pulmonary Embolism

Posted on December 3, 2019June 8, 2020 by Chris Heyd

This case involves the approach to the patient with acute dyspnea. The patient is tachypneic but with an otherwise normal respiratory exam. ECG shows new right heart strain. The team should consider multiple possibilities but recognize PE as the most likely cause.

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