Ahh, why didn't he say that then? But hang on, how is aspirin supposed to
help this old guy with acute confusion (the patient I mean, not me!)?
A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harrison Jeremy Dr. (RJC) A & E - SwarkHosp-TR"
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Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: Acute confusion/memory loss - ASA
> aspirin?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Adrian Fogarty [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 06 April 2005 13:27
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> 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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