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CICM Second Part Exam Practice SAQs 13022025

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A suggested answer guide is provided below: Seek and treat underlying reasons for aggression : Medical/Psychiatric assessment : Conduct a thorough assessment (history, examination, investigations) to identify any underlying medical or psychiatric conditions. 3 marks) Outline the treatment of sepsis due to melioidosis. (5

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Hypoglycaemia in the ED

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Depending on the presenting symptoms, it may be misdiagnosed as a variety of conditions, including psychiatric disorders, e.g. anorexia nervosa , depression, viral illness, post-viral fatigue, acute abdomen, cardiovascular disorders and sepsis. What’s all this fuss about ketones? If you don’t think about it, you won’t diagnose it!

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Jeff: Also, be on the lookout for self-harm emergencies as patients with known psychiatric disorders are at increased risk following bariatric surgery. Patients typically present within the first 10 days with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and the feeling of impending doom. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.