Round 13 (Dizziness)

Summary: <br> CAUTION: THESE NOTES CONTAIN SPOILERS!!!<br> <br> <br> <br> Case Introduction<br> <br> <br> <br> You are working at your local hospital when the next chart gets put in your rack. You groan. The chief complaint is dizziness..<br> <br> <br> <br> Initial Vitals<br> <br> <br> <br> * Temp 98.6* HR 109* RR 20* BP 105/69* O2 100%<br> <br> <br> <br> Critical Actions<br> <br> <br> <br> * Diagnose Upper GI Bleed* Initiate IV Proton Pump Inhibitor* Obtain Type and Screen* Admit Patient to the Hospital* Identify Medications That Increase Risk of Ulcer (If Prompted)<br> <br> <br> <br> Final Diagnosis<br> <br> <br> <br> Upper GI Bleed due to Peptic Ulcer<br> <br> <br> <br> Tips and Tricks<br> <br> <br> <br> If you get stuck in a case and don’t know what to do next. Identify all abnormal findings that you have been provided<br> <br> <br> <br> Additional Reading<br> <br> <br> <br> * Why You Should Never Ask “What Do You Mean By Dizzy?” <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17976352/">(PubMed)</a><br>