Difference between revisions of "Death"
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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''' | + | It can be very challenging to elicit symptoms in a patient who has suffered from '''death'''. Collateral history is very useful here. |
'''Signs''' | '''Signs''' | ||
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| − | [[Vital Signs|Vital signs]] can be very telling in a patient with | + | [[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> |
'''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? | + | 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> |
'''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 | + | 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]].'' |
'''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 | + | 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> |
'''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 | + | 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> |
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Revision as of 10:27, 29 January 2017
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. Collateral history is very useful here.
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.[1]
Diagnosis
Imaging can help support the diagnosis of death. Pan-scanning provides the best use of resources.[2]
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.[3] For more information, see Postmortem Chemotherapy.
Prevention
Tammyflu and a multivitamin.[4][5]
Future Directions
Unfortunately, there have been no breakthroughs with this condition and the global death rate remains constant at 100%.[6]
References
- ↑ AMA Holds Funeral Service for Physical Exam
- ↑ Ever Wonder How Radiologists Know What Studies to Recommend?
- ↑ FDA Approves Groundbreaking Postmortem Chemotherapy Protocol
- ↑ New Study Shows Tammyflu Pills Provide Eternal Life
- ↑ New Multivitamin Cures Cancer, Heart Disease, Famine, Evil
- ↑ World Death Rate Holding Steady At 100 Percent
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