A 66 y/o M with pmh of HTN presents to the ED for evaluation of acute onset right eye pain, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting. The patient reports being in his usual state of health until he took a small dose of benadryl to help him sleep.
Please identify this patient’s condition and comment on its management.
Read MoreA 61 y/o F presents to the ED for evaluation of generalized weakness, the patient is unable to provide further history as she transiently becomes unconscious before regaining consciousness during your evaluation.
The patient is now conscious and the below EKG is obtained, what electrolyte abnormality is suggested by this EKG? What should your mgmt plan include?
Read MoreA 12 y/o M with a pmh of sickle cell disease presents to the ED for evaluation of chest pain and sob x 1 day’s duration. The child appears in mild respiratory distress, vs are normal with exception of the SpO2 of 93% on RA. Below is the chest x-ray.
What is the diagnosis of this patient and please describe general mgmt recommendations?
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