This 49-year-old gentleman suffering since 3 days ago with shortness of breath on exertion. This was causing him to rest after w
alking 10 - 15 meters, having previously had no problems with exercise. He had no chest pain or cough. He had taken a flight back to Miami from Italy two weeks ago. The man is overweight at 130kg and measures 180cm in height. He was admitted to Hospital with probable diagnosis of PE On admission: He is quite uptight and is tachypnoeic and sweating. His JVP was not seen. He had no evidence of calf tenderness or swelling. He has evidence of peripheral cyanosis
Position patient sitting up at 45 to 90 degrees (unless contraindicated by the patient's condition), with a pillow under the head and shoulders. This allows the NG tube to pass more easily through the nasopharynx and into the stomach.
Some side effects of taking antihistamines can mimic symptoms of an overdose. These include mild nausea, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These symptoms don't usually require medical treatment, and may subside as your body adjusts to the medication. Even so, check with a doctor if you have side effects
