Loran Hatch, DO

#EMConf: ECG

A 69-year-old male with PMH of HTN, DM presents to the ED for chief complaint of vomiting. On evaluation, he states he “does not feel so good.” VS are BP 173/99, HR 74, Temp 97.1, RR 22, SpO2 99% on RA. You connect him to the monitor and see a wide rhythm. STAT EKG shows the rhythm below. What do you do next?

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What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Loran Hatch

A 62 yo M presents to the ED with 1 week of abdominal distension with associated nausea and vomiting. He has had only 2 small bowel movements in the last week. He denies abdominal pain. On exam, his abdomen is distended and rigid. An obstruction series is obtained and shown below. What's the diagnosis? (scroll down for answer) 

 

 

 

Answer: Xray showing multiple air-fluid levels, concerning for obstruction

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