07-30-2020, 07:08 AM
Hypertensive Crisis
Created August 2014
Contact Information
Developed by: Unknown
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
8 year old boy brought to ER by ambulance from school due to seizure. Generalized T/C 2 minutes. Parents not available. Teacher told EMT he complained of headache in class, seemed unwell for few days, poor concentration
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Specialist, Paramedics, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
Emergency Dept
Educational Goals:
- Recognize hypertensive emergency presenting as encephalopathy (seizures)
- Discuss differential diagnosis and review management of a hypertensive emergency in a pediatric patient
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
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Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:
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Simulation/Educational Review
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Simulation/Educational Real Time Review
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Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:
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Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: pediatric airway management, pediatric IV therapy, seizure management
References:
PALS
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