Anaphylaxis

Jul 26, 2016 by in PSYCHIATRY Comments Off on Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis Clinical features Cutaneous—pruritus, urticaria, angioedema.Gastrointestinal—abdominal cramping, diarrhea.Vascular—hypotension.Respiratory—respiratory distress due to laryngeal edema, laryngospasm, or bronchospasm. Immediate treatment Initiate code blue.Assess airway, breathing, and circulation.Administer epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg (0.3-0.5 ml…

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Abdominal Pain

Jul 26, 2016 by in PSYCHIATRY Comments Off on Abdominal Pain

Abdominal Pain Location Differential Diagnosis Left upper quadrant Splenic diseaseMyocardial infarctionDissecting aortic aneurysmPneumoniaPyelonephritisNephrolithiasisPancreatitisHiatal herniaPeptic ulcer diseaseMallory-Weiss tear Epigastrium Peptic ulcer diseaseEsophagitisMyocardial infarctionPericarditisPneumoniaPancreatitisCholecystitisPerforation/obstruction Right upper quadrant HepatitisHepatic tumorCholelithiasisCholecystitisCholangitisPyelonephritisNephrolithiasisPneumoniaPulmonary embolism/infarction Periumbilical GastroenteritisAppendicitisPancreatitisIntestinal…

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