Round 9 (MW) Altered Mental Status

EM Clerkship - A podcast by Zack Olson, MD and Michael Estephan, MD

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You are working at Clerkship General when the charge nurse comes and grabs you… “Hey doc, we need you in room 2, this kid looks sick…” Initial Vitals: BP: 68/40 HR: 128 RR: 22 O2: 99% (Room Air) Temp: 103.5F Critical Actions: * Diagnose Meningitis and Perform Lumbar Puncture * Give Empiric Antibiotics * Treat Septic Shock * Give Steroids * Give Prophylaxis to Close Contacts Check Out: Pearson Ravitz Webinar – “Disability Insurance 101 for Residents” https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1416806357023/WN_ziYRNc0kT8yAyOOJZ-Xk2g