Round 27 (MW) Geriatric Fever

You are working at Clerkship General when you hear an EMS call on the base command radio. “Clerkship General. We are bringing you a minimally responsive 79 year-old female found lying on the floor inside her apartment. ETA 5 minutes”











Initial Vitals:











HR: 143











BP: 160/105











Temp: 106.3F











RR: 22











O2: 99% Room Air











Critical Actions:














* Blood glucose











* Obtain core temperature











* Rapidly cool the patient











* Diagnose rhabdomyolysis