My throat hurts!
Mar
24
Written by:
Kane
Thursday, March 24, 2011 3:15 PM
It’s your first day on the job in the ED and first up is a 23 year-old male with a 2 day history of a sore throat. He’s had difficulty swallowing and finds it painful to eat and drink. His airway is patent with no added sounds, he vocalises normally, and appears well hydrated with a heart rate of 105/min and a temperature of 38.2C.
Inspection of his throat reveals this:
The Emergency Medicine Consultant on duty then enters the room and starts pimping you with the following questions...
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Re: My throat hurts!
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By Michael on
Sunday, April 03, 2011 9:54 PM
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Re: My throat hurts!
nice blog bingo data
By anjelica on
Monday, October 24, 2011 8:10 PM
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Re: My throat hurts!
Its disgusting when I will see a patient in this condition. But what we can do patients well being and health are always in front of all.
By Ana on
Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:36 AM
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