Case 1: Details

  • 70 year old male from a care home presenting to ED
  • PC: Carers said he couldn't get out of bed this morning, been shouting in pain since
  • PMH: Dementia, T2DM

You start with an A-E Evaluation, click on each heading to reveal the findings:

Airway

Patent and Clear.

Breathing

Slight unilateral crackles at base of right lung.

Circulation

Slightly fast but regular pule, 110BPM.

Disability

Carers say he seems more confused than previously.

Exposure

Warm to touch, CRP 1 second.
You notice a swollen left knee on secondary survey.