SAQ 1818 – Agitation and tachycardia with clinical photograph

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A 45-year-old woman presents to ED in an agitated state. Examination shows HR 150/min, BP 105/45 mmHg, temperature 38.1 C and RR 28/min. There are no focal neurological findings. The clinical image is shown below.

Clinical photograph from the source question
Clinical image from the source question.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

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List four other important differentials you would consider during assessment.

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Outline four high-priority emergency management interventions assuming your initial diagnosis is correct.

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