Meeting
Abstract Number: 877
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 73-year-old woman with past medical history of hypertension was discovered unresponsive at home, prompting initiation of CPR during transportation to the Emergency Department, resulting in the restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). A chest x-ray indicated the presence of left-sided tension pneumothorax, necessitating the placement of a chest tube. Initial electrocardiogram (EKG) findings [...]
Abstract Number: 896
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 66-year-old female presented to the hospital with two days of acute chest pressure which occurred at rest. It was intermittent in nature but had persisted over the past two days which prompted her to present to the hospital. She had a past medical history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and heart failure with [...]
Abstract Number: 0731
SHM Converge 2025
Case Presentation: A 56-year-old man was found unresponsive at home during a wellness check. Paraphernalia and the condition of other patients at the scene suggested a drug overdose. In the emergency department, his vital signs were HR 136 bpm, BP 164/90 mmHg, RR 22, and SpO2 94% on room air. Due to severe agitation, physical [...]