Asasantin!
Simon Odum
-----Original Message-----
From: Accident and Emergency Academic List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Adrian Fogarty
Sent: 06 April 2005 13:27
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Acute confusion/memory loss - ASA
OK, I figure I must be the one who's confused; I know where I am, I think,
but I might be on that missing person's list - the speed cops are certainly
keenly interested in my whereabouts! Hmmm. But what the hell does ASA stand
for!?
AF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jel Coward" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 7:25 AM
Subject: Acute confusion/memory loss - ASA
> Hi all
>
> 75+ year old male, fit (runner/skier) presents with acute confusion,
> mild, not sure of his _exact_ location but knows generally. Year -
> close but wrong, Day - no, Name - ok. Recalls phone number with some
> prompting. Serial 7's etc - not tested.
>
> No other symptoms. No hx of trauma. No SOS medallion etc
>
> No previous history that can recall, but thinks might be on ASA, knows
> was previously but can't recall if still takes it.
>
> BP100/50, SR 80/min. SLim, fit looking person.
> No neuro loss easily detectable. Sub-optimal location for detailed exam.
>
>
> ASA or no ASA?
>
> Jel
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