Difference between revisions of "Death"
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| − | 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. | + | [[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> |
Revision as of 10:15, 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]
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.[2] For more information, see Postmortem Chemotherapy.
References
- ↑ AMA Holds Funeral Service for Physical Exam
- ↑ FDA Approves Groundbreaking Postmortem Chemotherapy Protocol
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