how do you approach this problem?

  • First impression - "sick" or not sick?
  • Assess ABC
  • Check vital signs including temperature, BSL, GCS and pupils
  • Treat life-threatening abnormalities
  • Systematic examination and routine / focused investigations
  • Review the notes, the "SAGO" chart and the drug charts

How do you determine if a patient is "sick" or not sick?

What investigations would you order?

This is what you find...