89: MYSTERY EPISODE... What's Wrong With Joey?

Are you ready for some diagnosing fun?! In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini will challenge your diagnostic skills with the mystery case of Joey, a 14-year-old patient who went from playing football at summer camp to being intubated in the ER. Joey presented with an altered mental status, and was tachycardic, tachypneic and febrile. Once in the ER, he went into ventricular tachycardia, his blood pressure dropped significantly, and he required intubation. As Sarah shares more details on his presentation, labs results and medical history, you’ll get all the critical clues needed to solve this intriguing case.

So, think you can uncover what’s wrong with the patient? Check back next week when Sarah concludes Joey’s story and reveals his mystery diagnosis!

Mentioned in this episode: Rapid Response and Rescue Intro Course CONNECT