Approach to the Emergency Patient

CHAPTER 1Approach to the Emergency PatientSuci Purnamasari (I11109023)

Discussion Clinical scope of the problemAnatomic essentialsHistoryPhysical examination Differential diagnosisDiagnostic testingGeneral treatment principleSpecial patients Clinical Scope of the ProblemPain (chest, abdominal, head, extrmity, low back, eye, etc)Fever (infection, surgical condition, deep venous thrombosis, drugs and drugs interaction, cancer arthritis)Bleeding (traumatic, nontraumatic)Social concern (change of behavior, drug/alcohol related problem, hunger)

ED Visitors- CDC 2010

ED Visitors- CDC 2010

ED Visitors- CDC 2010

ED Visitors- CDC 2010

ED Visitors- CDC 2010

Anatomic essentialsGas exchange, protection, medication.Lungs, thoracic cavity, respiratory musculature, CNSHemorrhage, dehydration, vascular catastrophe, cardiovascular collapse, vasoconstriction, vasodilatationNeurologic exam: LOC, mini mental status, motor, sensory, reflex, cranial nerve, cerebellar functionInjury, environ-mental elementHistory

Family and social history History (2)

Physical examinationGeneral apearance Vital signs

General Appearance

Diagnostic testingLaboratory studiesElectrocardiographyRadiologic studiesTo include or to exclude Working Diagnosis General treatment principlesGeneral appearance, vital sign, history of presenting illness, triage less than one minute

DispositionConsultationSerial evaluationAdmission/dischargeTHANK YOU