A70year old male with altered sensorium
This is an online E-log entry blog to discuss and understand the clinical data analysis of a patient, to develop competency in comprehending clinical problems, and providing evidence- based inputs in order to come up with a diagnosis and effective treatment plan to the best of my ability. Name:M.Srilekha Roll.no:77 Batch :2017 A 70 year old daily wage labourer by was brought to the casualty on 6th jan with the chief complaints of altered sensorium since one day and fever, shortness of breath and productive cough since 2o days. HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS: The patient was apparently asymptomatic 20days ago when he went on a sudden alcohol binge for a couple of days following which he developed cough assosciated with sputum (scanty, non foul smelling, non blood tinged and shortness of breath which was initially Class 2 ( slight limitation of physical activity) but gradually progressed to class 4 (SOB at rest, unable to carry physical activity without disco...