This case involves a recently incarcerated woman who had a history of drug abuse. One month after being in prison, the patient presented to the clinic complaining of a persistently elevated heart rate with nausea and vomiting. The infirmary observed…
This case involves a patient who presented to her PCP with complaints of shortness of breath and asthma-like symptoms. The PCP treated the patient with antibiotics, asthma medications, and sent the patient home. The very next day the patient returned…
This case involves a 59-year-old male patient who presented to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. A CT-abdomen was performed and the report showed a distal small bowel obstruction. The patient was treated with IV hydration, Zofran, and Dilaudid…
This case involves an 18-year-old female admitted for pneumonia. Her condition worsened over a short period of time where intubation and sedation were indicated. Â Approximately six days later her pneumonia greatly improved according to chest imaging, but nurses discovered blown…
