SAQ 1971 – Collapse in surf with suspected drowning

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A 23-year-old woman is brought to the ED after being found collapsed in the surf.

Your registrar thinks drowning is the most likely explanation. The patient later appears well and asks to go home.

Apart from drowning, list eight differential causes of collapse.

(Marked out of 8.0)


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List six favourable prognostic indicators in drowning.

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List four criteria that support safe discharge.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 18

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