Complex Case Review with Dr. Selbak

Course overview

Objectives Exercise ruling out differential diagnoses based on new information Explain advanced diagnostic techniques Lab values Ultrasound Heart sounds List potential treatment options Content In this episode Steve Dan and Holly have the opportunity to chat with Dr Selbak in the studio Dr Selbak introduces a compelling case he came across while working in the emergency department The group asks questions about the patients current condition and past medical history while discussing how they would likely treat the patient based on the provided information Dr Selbak talks with the team about more advanced in hospital diagnostic techniques he and his team utilized to diagnose this patient and how it drastically altered their course of treatment The team discusses ways field providers can employ some of these techniques and analyzes how those in the field can be on the lookout for some of these case outliers to better diagnose and treat patients As you listen you will gain helpful insight into how providers can best prepare patients and hospital staff for arrival and paint a full diagnostic picture for patient hand off