Case Based Discussion 001

Hey friends ! This is it ! Our first Case-Based Discussion will be held on the 10th of May , next Thursday ! Here's the case we will be discussing . 

Remember to prepare yourselves and read up before coming ! It will definitely benefit you in many ways . You can know more about CBD from here.

Do approach any of the committee members if you have any inquiries about the case-based discussion .

Sem 9 rep : Goh Chon Han Robin gch_1988@hotmail.com 010-2215270 
Sem 8 rep : Koh Pei Fern kohpeifern@yahoo.com 012-3872812
Sem 7 rep : Lee Wei Rong e.alvin_wrlee@hotmail.com 017-5557125

See you all there ! Cheers !

CASE 1

Mr. M, a 69-year old Malay retiree, was admitted with complaints of pain in the upper abdomen for three days.The pain started approximately two hours after his meal, it was constant and dull aching. Change in posture and paracetamol did not relieve the pain. It was associated with fever, chills and rigor. He noted a change in his urine colour from yellow to dark tea colour.

Mr M. has diabetes mellitus for 6 years and has been very compliant to the treatment. He has not taken any NSAIDs and does not consume alcohol. On examination, he was febrile at 39o C, HR was 110bpm; BP was 120/80 mmHg; respiratory rate 23 breath per minute. The oxygen saturation was within normal range. The sclera was yellow and there was tenderness over the epigastrium.