A 45-year-old who lost consciousness following road traffic accident
History A 45-year-old male motorcyclist is brought to the Emergency Department after hitting the rear-end of a car at highway speeds. He was wearing a helmet but was thrown from his motorcycle. He was found awake in the field by…
A 17-year-old with nausea and vomiting
History A 17-year-old girl with a history of Type I Diabetes Mellitus is brought to the Emergency Department with nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and dehydration Q1. What is the most likely diagnosis? Q2. What other symptoms are associated with DKA? Q3.…
TOTW #14 – Obstetrics and gynaecology
TOTW #13 – Orthopaedic Surgery
A 25-year-old with burns to the face, torso and upper extremities
History A 25-year-old man weighing 70 kg is brought to the casualty department one hour after sustaining burn injuries to his face, torso, and upper extremities in a house fire. He is awake but appears confused and disoriented. He also…
TOTW #12 – Surgery
TOTW#11 – Microbiology
ON THE WARD: A CHECKLIST
Here is a checklist I wish I’d had before embarking on my first day on the ward as a medical student. Feel free to adapt it as you wish and make it your own. Lab coat – Your number one…
