Author: Hannah Lee Chadwick, Andrew Charlton / Editor: Nick Tilbury / Codes: PhC2, RP8, SLO3 / Published: 15/09/2022
A 34-year-old male is brought to the Emergency Department (ED) after a fire at his home. He was pulled out of the building by the fire service.
He has a GCS of 3 on arrival to ED and is hypotensive despite an initial fluid bolus.
He is intubated on arrival and is ventilated with an FiO2 of 1.0 – peripheral saturations are 99%.
There is no evidence of external burns on the patient. He is normally fit and well with no regular medications.
Module Content
Paediatric Toxicology Considerations
This module explores the presentations of children to the ED by concerned parents after a potential ingestion of a substance is common.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning still accounts for a significant number of cases and is associated with both morbidity and mortality through a spectrum of presentations due to both acute and chronic exposures.
Pulmonary Embolism
Assessment and management of the patient presenting in the Emergency Department with a pulmonary embolism.
6 Comments
interesting case
interesting case
Nice case
great case
nice case. at first I focused on CO poisoning, until I noticed that the level wasn’t very high. I eventually dragged cyanide from the recesses of my mind. hopefully it will stay nearer the front of my mind now!
really Interesting case.