SAQ 607 – Geriatrics – hypothermia, shock and reduced consciousness

Marked out of 13.00

An 80-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department from home by her family. She has mild hypertension controlled with an angiotensin-receptor blocker, no allergies, and was last seen the previous day when she seemed lethargic.

Her arrival observations are shown below.

Observation Result
BP 80/50 mmHg
HR 60 bpm
Temperature 32 degrees C
O2 saturation 80% on FiO2 0.40
GCS 10 (E3 V2 M5); pupils equal and reactive, 4 mm; no focal neurological signs

List four (4) differential diagnoses.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

List four (4) investigations you would request.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Outline five (5) steps in her management.

(Marked out of 5.0)


/ 5

Total Score: 0 / 13

Percentage: 0%

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