CCS FA cases

Question 1

history

Answer 1

What should I be looking for on VS and PE?

Do I need to stabalize the patient or perform an emergency procedure before conducting a PE?

Question 2

Physical Exam

Answer 2

What are the most likely diagnoses that explain the patients presentation?

Question 3

Differential

Answer 3

• What are the initial diagnostic tests and treatment that should be done?
• Does the patient need to be transferred to another location (ER to the ICU)?
• Does the clock need to be advanced?

Question 4

Initial management?

Answer 4

• What additional workup and management should occur?

- Can the patient be discharged or transferred to another setting?

Question 5

Continuing management

Answer 5

• What should be done in follow up, including long term disease management, health maintenance, and patient counseling?
• Should any treatment or monitoring be stopped?

Question 6

Follow up

Answer 6

What is the final diagnosis?