This lecture will help you rapidly identify which patients need a 911 call for EMS immediately. It will review steps you can take in the office to stabilize the patient as possible prior to arrival, so you are not just standing there! Conditions reviewed will include stroke, anaphylaxis/angioedema, acute MI, seizure, altered mental status, and (maybe) psychiatric emergencies.
Learning Objectives Provide a cursory review of life-threatening emergencies in the office Review differential diagnosis of the altered patient and what you can do in the office Review urgent Management of Acute MI Review How to treat a patient who is actively seizing with limited resources Review rapid stroke exams and provide treatment prior to EMS
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