Tag: altered mental state

SAQ 1454 – Unconscious patient with abnormal blood results

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Topic: Nephrology / Renal | Tags: acid base, AKI, altered mental state, fluids

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SAQ 1464 – Behavioural disturbance, restraint and needle-stick risk

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Topic: Mental Health | Tags: altered mental state, benzodiazepines, capacity, consent

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SAQ 1474 – Seizure and severe hyperthermia after a dance party

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Topic: Toxicology | Tags: altered mental state, hyperthermia, PAH 2015.1, seizure

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SAQ 1481 – Hyponatraemia with seizure

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Topic: Metabolic | Tags: altered mental state, electrolyte disturbance, hyponatraemia, PAH 2015.1

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SAQ 1491 – Agitated older patient with abnormal behaviour

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Topic: Mental Health | Tags: agitation, altered mental state, capacity, elderly

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SAQ 1507 – Reduced consciousness in winter with low core temperature

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Topic: Environmental | Tags: altered mental state, environmental exposure, hypothermia, PAH 2015.2

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SAQ 1527 – Heat stroke after collapse while running

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Topic: Environmental | Tags: altered mental state, collapse, heat illness, hyperthermia

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SAQ 1533 – Prolonged generalised seizure

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Topic: Neurology | Tags: altered mental state, Neurology, PAH 2016.1, seizure

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SAQ 1543 – Subarachnoid haemorrhage severity and deterioration

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Topic: Neurosurgery | Tags: altered mental state, CT brain, hypertension, intubation

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SAQ 1545 – Airway-threatening burns and Parkland fluid calculation

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Topic: Trauma | Tags: airway, altered mental state, Burns, carbon monoxide

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SAQ 1558 – Iron tablet overdose risk assessment and treatment

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Topic: Toxicology | Tags: acid base, altered mental state, overdose, PAH 2016.2

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SAQ 1569 – Slow-release paracetamol overdose and liver transfer criteria

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Topic: Toxicology | Tags: acid base, altered mental state, hypoglycaemia, overdose

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SAQ 1572 – Unconscious patient with abnormal blood chemistry

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Topic: Toxicology | Tags: acid base, AKI, altered mental state, hypoglycaemia

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SAQ 1601 – Amphetamine agitation and suicide risk assessment

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Topic: Mental Health | Tags: altered mental state, benzodiazepines, capacity, PAH 2019.2

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SAQ 1607 – Hepatic encephalopathy precipitants

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Topic: Gastroenterology | Tags: altered mental state, bleeding, CSF, CT brain

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SAQ 1609 – Confusion on warfarin with CT brain

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Topic: Neurosurgery | Tags: altered mental state, anticoagulation, arrhythmia, CT brain

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SAQ 1615 – Missed dialysis with ECG and culturally competent care

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Topic: Nephrology / Renal | Tags: altered mental state, dialysis, ECG, electrolyte disturbance

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SAQ 1633 – Lethargy with arterial blood gas and electrolytes

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Topic: Metabolic | Tags: ABG/VBG, acid base, altered mental state, electrolyte disturbance

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SAQ 1635 – Unconscious older man with CT brain and family discussion

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Topic: Neurosurgery | Tags: altered mental state, CT brain, end of life care, head injury

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SAQ 1644 – Unresponsive neonate with suspected sepsis

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Topic: Paediatrics | Tags: ABG/VBG, altered mental state, hyperkalaemia, hypoglycaemia

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SAQ 1645 – Behavioural disturbance in an older woman

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Topic: Mental Health | Tags: altered mental state, capacity, delirium, PAH 2020.1

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SAQ 1649 – Older woman found on the floor

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Topic: Geriatrics | Tags: altered mental state, CXR, ECG, elderly

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SAQ 1654 – Severe headache requiring focused examination and CT selection

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Topic: Neurology | Tags: altered mental state, CT brain, fever, headache

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SAQ 1661 – Prolonged seizure differential diagnosis

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Topic: Neurology | Tags: altered mental state, head injury, hypoglycaemia, hyponatraemia

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SAQ 1664 – Erratic behaviour with suspected mania

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Topic: Mental Health | Tags: altered mental state, capacity, PAH 2020.2

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SAQ 1667 – Hypertensive encephalopathy and secondary hypertension

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Topic: Cardiology | Tags: altered mental state, CT abdomen, headache, hypertension

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SAQ 1683 – Severe headache with CT brain and reduced consciousness

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Topic: Neurosurgery | Tags: altered mental state, CT brain, headache, PAH 2021.1

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SAQ 1695 – Sedation for CT in an agitated older patient

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Topic: Anaesthetics | Tags: airway, altered mental state, elderly, falls

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SAQ 1702 – Confusion after overnight alcohol intoxication

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Topic: Geriatrics | Tags: altered mental state, delirium, elderly, fever

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SAQ 1734 – Older patient with confusion and CT head

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Topic: Neurosurgery | Tags: altered mental state, anticoagulation, CT brain, elderly

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SAQ 1757 – Hepatic encephalopathy differential diagnosis and investigations

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Topic: Gastroenterology | Tags: altered mental state, bleeding, CT brain, hypoglycaemia

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SAQ 1758 – Toxidrome comparison after overdose

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Topic: Toxicology | Tags: altered mental state, fever, overdose, PAH 2022.1

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SAQ 1766 – Acute delirium in an agitated older patient

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Topic: Geriatrics | Tags: altered mental state, CT brain, CXR, delirium

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SAQ 1799 – Collapse with abnormal sodium and seizure

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Topic: Metabolic | Tags: altered mental state, fluids, hyponatraemia, pathology

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SAQ 1818 – Agitation and tachycardia with clinical photograph

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Topic: Endocrinology | Tags: altered mental state, arrhythmia, fever, fluids

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SAQ 1826 – Confusion and vomiting with bradycardia and ECG

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Topic: Toxicology | Tags: AKI, altered mental state, arrhythmia, digoxin

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SAQ 1829 – Severe heat stroke in an older woman

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Topic: Environmental | Tags: altered mental state, elderly, environmental exposure, fluids

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SAQ 1834 – Seizure in a dishevelled man smelling of alcohol

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Topic: Neurology | Tags: altered mental state, collapse, CT brain, head injury

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SAQ 1969 – Delirium assessment in an older confused patient

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Topic: Geriatrics | Tags: altered mental state, delirium, ECG, elderly

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SAQ 1974 – Paediatric hypoglycaemia after possible tablet ingestion

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Topic: Paediatrics | Tags: altered mental state, hypoglycaemia, overdose, SCHHS 2020.2

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SAQ 1984 – Older patient with bradycardia, shock and venous blood gas

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Topic: Toxicology | Tags: ABG/VBG, AKI, altered mental state, digoxin

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SAQ 1992 – Older patient with reduced consciousness and CT brain

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Topic: Palliative Care | Tags: altered mental state, CT brain, end of life care, palliation

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SAQ 1993 – Aggression, mental state examination and suicide risk

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Topic: Mental Health | Tags: altered mental state, capacity, quality and safety, SCHHS Metro North 2019.1

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SAQ 1999 – Adult with abnormal thyroid tests and unstable vital signs

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Topic: Endocrinology | Tags: altered mental state, fever, fluids, SCHHS Metro North 2019.1

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SAQ 2015 – Severe headache, visual symptoms and hypertension

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Topic: Cardiology | Tags: altered mental state, headache, hypertension, SCHHS Metro North 2019.1

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