EM Clerkship
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Round 24 (MW) Nursing Home Transfer
You are working at Clerkship General when the nurse comes up to you and says, Hey doc, EMS dropped off this guy named Randy from the memory care unit at the nursing home down the street. Hes in the
Round 23 (MW) Pediatric Altered Mental Status
You are working at Clerkship General when you hear an EMS call on the radio. Clerkship General, we are bringing you a 3 year old female with complaints of altered mental status. We are pulling in now
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Deep Dive MW R22)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Autoimmune polyneuropathy that results in widespread demylination of peripheral nerves Typically occur 1 week after a triggering infection Paresthesias/Neuropathic Pain
Orbital Compartment Syndrome (Deep Dive MW R21)
Orbital Compartment Syndrome needs to be diagnosed CLINICALLY On exam, LOOK for: Proptosis, Ophthalmoplegia, Afferent Pupillary Defect, Vision Loss On exam, FEEL for: Rock hard globe, tense eyelids,
Round 21 (MW) Geriatric Fall
You are working at Clerkship General when the next chart is put into your rack. Its a 76 year-old male who has fallen. Initial Vitals: HR: 101 BP: 138/85 Temp: 98.0F RR: 20 O2: 99% (Room Air) Critica
Ischemic Stroke (Deep Dive MW R20)
Symptoms of stroke weakness, facial droop, slurred speech. vision loss, vertigo, ataxia, confusion or changes to mental status. The typical stroke workup blood glucose level, CTH non-con, CTA
Round 20 (MW) Stroke Symptoms
You are working at Clerkship General when one of the nurses comes and grabs you. Hey doc, we need you in bed 10. I think this patient is having a stroke. Initial Vitals: HR: 51 BP: 201/98 Temp: 98.0