Louis (wahcow) wrote, @ 2007-03-19 01:57:00

another scenario in OSCE

d-- can patient stay in general ward?
m-- yes sir, i'll put her on o2
d-- but isn't her bp a bit low?
m-- erm... yes sir, and given her pulse rate, it's likely she is in shock. i'll like to transfer her to the icu
d-- wat do you think are the likely causes?
m-- *blurr* dat'll depend on the investigations
d-- wat inx do u have?
m-- abg sir. her pco2 is normal but her po2 is low sir
d-- wat do you think are the possible causes?
m-- infection sir
d-- wat treatment would u like to start her on?
m-- antibiotics sir
d-- how abt pulmonary embolism?
m-- yes sir, it's possible, i'll like to do a spiral ct
d-- but she's pregnant?
m-- d-dimer sir
d-- isn't it non specific?
m-- examine her calves sir
d-- would u like to anticoagulate her?
m-- yes sir....

RING RING

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