This is the discussion for “70 Year Old Male: Short of Breath“. Tough case. Lots of excellent comments and observations from our readers. Right off the bat, the patient’s presentation offered a major distraction: the recent eye surgery resulting in the old “eye patch presentationâ€. Confounding the situation further was the lack of any cardiac […]
Here’s a case submitted by Bob Sullivan, NREMT-P from New Castle County EMS in Wilmington, DE. The case occurred six years ago so certain details are missing. However, there is more than enough here to discuss the most relevant points about the case. The patient was a 12 year old male whose only complaint was […]
Here’s another great case submitted by Robert Bees. EMS is called in the very early morning to a 68 year old male complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. On arrival, the patient is anxious and appears acutely ill. He is oriented to person, place, and time. Skin is cool, pale, and diaphoretic. The […]
EMS is called to the residence of a 77 year old male complaining of palpitations. Upon arrival, paramedics find the patient lying in bed. He is awake but lethargic. He is oriented to person, place, and time. The patient’s skin is cool, pale, and diaphoretic. He admits to chest discomfort and mild shortness of breath. […]