Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-Case Study Discussion 1 (Kapoor)

Case Study Discussion 1 (Kapoor)

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In this document, three case studies are presented, each with its own set of symptoms and diagnostic considerations. The first case involves a 36-year-old male who presents with severe malaise, abdominal pain, and jaundice, and is diagnosed with acute hepatitis A. The second case involves a 35-year-old female with confusion, cough, and dyspnea, and is diagnosed with acute kidney injury. The third case involves a 40-year-old male with bloody vomit and is diagnosed with esophageal variceal bleeding.<br /><br />In the first case, the patient is initially hypotensive and tachycardic, but his condition worsens over time, and he is eventually intubated and placed on vasopressor support. The next step for this patient is liver transplant referral.<br /><br />In the second case, the patient presents with hypotension and tachycardia, indicating stage 3 acute kidney injury. Fluid resuscitation is the initial treatment, but as the patient's condition worsens, renal replacement therapy may be necessary.<br /><br />In the third case, the patient is initially stabilized after endoscopic intervention for esophageal variceal bleeding. However, the patient later experiences recurrent bleeding and hemodynamic instability, requiring further interventions such as TIPS placement or consideration for liver transplant.<br /><br />Throughout the document, various studies and guidelines are referenced to support the diagnostic and treatment decisions. Overall, these case studies highlight the importance of timely and appropriate interventions in critical care settings to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

case studies

symptoms

diagnostic considerations

acute hepatitis A

acute kidney injury

esophageal variceal bleeding

hypotension

tachycardia

liver transplant referral

renal replacement therapy

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