Why would hospitalist think this is a good idea.. sickle cell pt
20 something year old HbSS, being hospitalized with acute sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis,
Hgb sitting around 7. No exchange transfusion or blood transfusion. On hydroxyurea.
Poor pain control for several days. Still 10/10 pain, hypertensive, tachycardic, on NC.
Recent URI, has bacteremia being treated on IV antibiotics. Their plan was for several weeks of IV abx.
But hospitalist also want to do a TEE to rule out endocarditis.
- antibiotic plan would not change regardless of outcome of...
Why would hospitalist think this is a good idea.. sickle cell pt
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eikenhein Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
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