Mental Status Changes
 
Introduction
Acute Confusion
   Infectious
   Metabolic
Cases
   Headache
   Fever & Confusion
   Focal Weakness
   Nice Doggie
   She's Talking a Lot
   Hemiparesis
   Unconscious
   Police Call
 

Joseph is a 34 year-old man who was found unconscious at home.

  • The family indicated he has been treated for tuberculosis for the past month.
  • The family also indicated Joseph drinks 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day and he may have fallen after a period of heavy drinking.
  • The family left before the intern arrived, so no other history was immediately available.

The medical officer continued the TB treatment and admitted Joseph.

Physical Exam:

  • Thin man in no apparent distress, able to open eyes upon command, but otherwise is nonverbal.
  • Vital signs: Temp = 37.2°C, Pulse = 88, BP =130/70, Resp = 22.
  • PERLA, no strabismus.
  • Neck supple, no nuchal rigidity.
  • Oral mucosa is pale and there is no thrush.
  • There is a large fresh abrasion on the left cheek.

Physical exam continued.

 
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