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'''Death''' is defined by the cessation of all biological functions and is typically considered a suboptimal outcome. Patients often state their preference for ongoing life as opposed to '''death.''' | '''Death''' is defined by the cessation of all biological functions and is typically considered a suboptimal outcome. Patients often state their preference for ongoing life as opposed to '''death.''' | ||
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'''Symptoms''' | '''Symptoms''' | ||
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| − | It can be very challenging to elicit symptoms in a patient who has suffered from '''death'''. In fact, many of these patients look peaceful and have no complaints. Collateral history is very useful here. | + | It can be very challenging to elicit symptoms in a patient who has suffered from '''death'''. In fact, many of these patients look peaceful and have no complaints. Collateral history is very useful here. But be forewarned: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIh_ZLKcF7s '''death''' can be pretty sneaky].<ref>Season 2 Episode 4 "My Old Lady" (Scrubs)</ref> |
'''Signs''' | '''Signs''' | ||
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| − | [[Vital Signs|Vital signs]] can be very telling in a patient with '''death''': temperature is room temperature or less, blood pressure is 0, heart rate is 0, respiratory rate is 0, and oxygen saturation is 0%. [[Physical Exam|Physical exam]] can be very challenging due to the patient's lack of participation.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/ama-holds-funeral-service-for-physical-exam/ AMA Holds Funeral Service for Physical Exam]</ref> | + | [[Vital Signs|Vital signs]] can be very telling in a patient with '''death''': temperature is room temperature or less, blood pressure is 0, heart rate is 0, respiratory rate is 0, and oxygen saturation is 0%. [[Physical Exam|Physical exam]] can be very challenging due to the patient's lack of participation.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/ama-holds-funeral-service-for-physical-exam/ AMA Holds Funeral Service for Physical Exam (Gomerblog)]</ref> One, however, may note in the moments preceding '''death''' a [[Death Rattle|death rattle]], [[Death Giggle|death giggle]], or both. |
'''Diagnosis''' | '''Diagnosis''' | ||
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| − | Imaging can help support the diagnosis of '''death.''' Pan-scanning provides the best use of resources.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/radiology-study/ Ever Wonder How Radiologists Know What Studies to Recommend?]</ref> | + | Imaging can help support the diagnosis of '''death.''' Pan-scanning provides the best use of resources.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/radiology-study/ Ever Wonder How Radiologists Know What Studies to Recommend? (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
'''Treatment''' | '''Treatment''' | ||
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| − | However, just because a patient has died doesn't mean they are no longer a candidate for treatment. One of the most popular treatments after death is chemotherapy.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/01/fda-approves-groundbreaking-postmortem-chemotherapy-protocol/ FDA Approves Groundbreaking Postmortem Chemotherapy Protocol]</ref> ''For more information, see [[Postmortem Chemotherapy]].'' | + | However, just because a patient has died doesn't mean they are no longer a candidate for treatment. One of the most popular treatments after death is chemotherapy.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/01/fda-approves-groundbreaking-postmortem-chemotherapy-protocol/ FDA Approves Groundbreaking Postmortem Chemotherapy Protocol (Gomerblog)]</ref> ''For more information, see [[Postmortem Chemotherapy]].'' |
'''Prevention''' | '''Prevention''' | ||
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| − | Tammyflu and a multivitamin.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/01/flu-treatment/ New Study Shows Tammyflu Pills Provide Eternal Life]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/03/multivitamin/ New Multivitamin Cures Cancer, Heart Disease, Famine, Evil]</ref> | + | Tammyflu and a multivitamin.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/01/flu-treatment/ New Study Shows Tammyflu Pills Provide Eternal Life (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/03/multivitamin/ New Multivitamin Cures Cancer, Heart Disease, Famine, Evil (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
'''Future Directions''' | '''Future Directions''' | ||
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| − | Unfortunately, there have been no breakthroughs with this condition and the global '''death''' rate remains constant at 100%.<ref>[http://www.theonion.com/article/world-death-rate-holding-steady-at-100-percent-1670 World Death Rate Holding Steady At 100 Percent ]</ref> | + | Unfortunately, there have been no breakthroughs with this condition and the global '''death''' rate remains constant at 100%.<ref>[http://www.theonion.com/article/world-death-rate-holding-steady-at-100-percent-1670 World Death Rate Holding Steady At 100 Percent (The Onion)]</ref> |
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| + | '''Related Reading''' | ||
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| + | * [[Bury It (Song)]] | ||
| + | * [[Constitution]] | ||
| + | * [[Dead, dead, dead, dead...]] | ||
| + | * [[Dead Giveaway]] | ||
| + | * [[Die Hard in the ICU]] | ||
| + | * [[Die Hard with a PEG Tube]] | ||
| + | * [[DNR]] | ||
| + | * [[Does Palliative Care really care?]] | ||
| + | * [[Gomer Never Dies]] | ||
| + | * [[Half Life]] | ||
| + | * [[Hospicillin]] | ||
| + | * [[McDonald's]] | ||
| + | * [[Morgue Rounds]] | ||
| + | * [[Mortality Rate]] | ||
| + | * [[Natural Born Killer Cells]] | ||
| + | * [[The O Sign]] | ||
| + | * [[Organ Donation]] | ||
| + | * [[Pork Chop]] | ||
| + | * [[The Q Sign]] | ||
| + | * [[Postmortem Chemotherapy]] | ||
| + | * [[Sudden-Death Overtime]] | ||
| + | * [[What is a good name for my anatomy cadaver?]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:56, 8 August 2017
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Death is defined by the cessation of all biological functions and is typically considered a suboptimal outcome. Patients often state their preference for ongoing life as opposed to death.
Symptoms
It can be very challenging to elicit symptoms in a patient who has suffered from death. In fact, many of these patients look peaceful and have no complaints. Collateral history is very useful here. But be forewarned: death can be pretty sneaky.[1]
Signs
Vital signs can be very telling in a patient with death: temperature is room temperature or less, blood pressure is 0, heart rate is 0, respiratory rate is 0, and oxygen saturation is 0%. Physical exam can be very challenging due to the patient's lack of participation.[2] One, however, may note in the moments preceding death a death rattle, death giggle, or both.
Diagnosis
Imaging can help support the diagnosis of death. Pan-scanning provides the best use of resources.[3]
Treatment
However, just because a patient has died doesn't mean they are no longer a candidate for treatment. One of the most popular treatments after death is chemotherapy.[4] For more information, see Postmortem Chemotherapy.
Prevention
Tammyflu and a multivitamin.[5][6]
Future Directions
Unfortunately, there have been no breakthroughs with this condition and the global death rate remains constant at 100%.[7]
Related Reading
- Bury It (Song)
- Constitution
- Dead, dead, dead, dead...
- Dead Giveaway
- Die Hard in the ICU
- Die Hard with a PEG Tube
- DNR
- Does Palliative Care really care?
- Gomer Never Dies
- Half Life
- Hospicillin
- McDonald's
- Morgue Rounds
- Mortality Rate
- Natural Born Killer Cells
- The O Sign
- Organ Donation
- Pork Chop
- The Q Sign
- Postmortem Chemotherapy
- Sudden-Death Overtime
- What is a good name for my anatomy cadaver?
References
- ↑ Season 2 Episode 4 "My Old Lady" (Scrubs)
- ↑ AMA Holds Funeral Service for Physical Exam (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Ever Wonder How Radiologists Know What Studies to Recommend? (Gomerblog)
- ↑ FDA Approves Groundbreaking Postmortem Chemotherapy Protocol (Gomerblog)
- ↑ New Study Shows Tammyflu Pills Provide Eternal Life (Gomerblog)
- ↑ New Multivitamin Cures Cancer, Heart Disease, Famine, Evil (Gomerblog)
- ↑ World Death Rate Holding Steady At 100 Percent (The Onion)
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