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Early signs of confusion? Look again
Mervyn, is day 2 following surgical repair for a fractured neck of femur. He has mild dementia, lives at home with family support and is normally chatty, interactive and knows his family when they visit.
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Marjory is a 68 year old in-patient who is 2 days post hip replacement. She is on rivaroxaban (xarelto) for VTE prophylaxis. You find her sitting on the floor of the bathroom, alert but in pain.
We explore the case of Edward, a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI), focusing on renal protection strategies. It explores fluid management, blood pressure control, nephrotoxic drug adjustments, and electrolyte monitoring. Treatment considerations include vasoactive medications, dialysis options like CRRT, and medication dosing to support renal recovery and prevent complications.
James, a university student with a history of seasonal allergic rhinitis, presents with sudden respiratory distress following exposure to grass pollen during a soccer game shortly before a summer thunderstorm. Could this be thunderstorm asthma?
This article addresses challenges in managing the healthcare needs of Minh, who is a patient with an intellectual disability and complex communication needs. It emphasises the importance of understanding individual communication methods, obtaining proper consent, and collaborating with support teams.
67-year-old Ling, recently relocated from China, was admitted to the stroke unit post-thrombolysis for an ischaemic stroke. When should early stroke rehabilitation begin and what should this entail?
Harriet is a 22-year-old university student who presents to you with severe anxiety.
Hafiz, a 13-month-old, developed a rash and swelling around their mouth after eating peanut butter, displaying signs of a potential IgE-mediated food allergy. What are the next steps for Hafiz?
Gender influences individuals’ health behaviours and their use of health services. This translates into a high burden of disease in males due to the contribution of modifiable risk factors. Helping men understand how their behaviour influences their health, and what they can do to change it, may help them to live longer, healthier lives.
Duc, a 57 year old accountant, presents to you one afternoon with a recent episode of slurred speech...