A 40-year-old male with B-cell lymphoma presents to the ED complaining of lethargy, dry mouth and generalized weakness. The patient has no fever. How will you manage this?
A 40-year-old male with B-cell lymphoma presents to the ED complaining of lethargy, dry mouth and generalized weakness. The patient has no fever. How will you manage this?
Hypercalcaemia is commonly seen in patients with malignant disease. This session explains the assessment and management of the problem in the ED.
Hypercalcaemia is commonly seen in patients with malignant disease. This module explains the assessment and management of the problem in the ED.
Life threatening complications of cancer – more than neutropenia.
An adult presents with a variety of symptoms. Can you identify and treat the electrolyte disturbance?
A 45-year-old male with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome presents to the ED with paroxysmal headaches and elevated blood pressure.
A young lady presented with abdominal pain, lethargy, (Groin) bone pain, depression and headache.
Patients present to ED with complications of etiologies that might not yet have been diagnosed. As ED physicians, it’s imperative to connect the dots and identify themes, beyond the acute complaints.
The spontaneous presentation of phaeochromocytoma is normally between the age of 40 and 50 years, however the hereditary forms often present in younger individuals, including children.
Describing the key features relevant to the history of phaeochromocytoma
Patients frequently attend the emergency department (ED) with episodes of cutaneous and mucosal swelling.