Round 21 (MW) Geriatric Fall

EM Clerkship - A podcast by Zack Olson, MD and Michael Estephan, MD

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You are working at Clerkship General when the next chart is put into your rack. It’s a 76 year-old male who has fallen. Initial Vitals: HR: 101 BP: 138/85 Temp: 98.0F RR: 20 O2: 99% (Room Air) Critical Actions: * Diagnose Retrobulbar Hematoma * Diagnose Subdural Hematoma * Reverse Anticoagulation * Perform a Lateral Canthotomy Procedure * Administer Tetanus Shot * Elevate the Head of Bed