Quiz
Severe Injury After Being Struck by a Car
- Author:
- Nandan R. Hichkad, PA-C, MMSc
A 59-year-old man was struck by a car while walking. He was initially evaluated at another facility, intubated, resuscitated, and stabilized, then...
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Landscaper Can't Outrun Tree
- Author:
- Nandan R. Hichkad, PA-C, MMSc
A 24-year-old man who works as a landscaper/tree-cutter presents for evaluation of right shoulder pain after a tree fell on him. He states that he...
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Landscaper Can't Outrun Tree
- Author:
- Nandan R. Hichkad, PA-C, MMSc
A 24-year-old man who works as a landscaper/tree-cutter presents for evaluation of right shoulder pain after a tree fell on him. He states that he...
Quiz
Infant "Fell Out of Car Seat"
- Author:
- Nandan R. Hichkad, PA-C, MMSc
A 5-month-old girl is brought to your facility for decreased level of consciousness. According to the parents, the infant reportedly fell out of...
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Postoperative Patient Experiencing Respiratory Distress
- Author:
- Nandan R. Hichkad, PA-C, MMSc
You receive a call from the nursing staff stating that a postoperative patient is experiencing respiratory distress. The patient is a 41-year-old...
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Woman Thrown From Horse
- Author:
- Nandan R. Hichkad, PA-C, MMSc
A 53-year-old woman is brought to your facility complaining of right-side chest pain. Earlier this evening, while riding her horse, she was thrown...