A 65 yr old male a F/U/C of Cholangio CA (Post Op) and T2DM presented with watery loose motions , confusion and irrelevant behavior, Fever (on/off) and Abdominal Distension since 2-3 days...Was found to be in Altered Sensorium and confusion....What is the clinical approach?
Here Differentials could be Metabolic encephalopathy Sepsis induced delirium Underlying cirrhosis related HE Uremic encephalopathy Keep NPO, start IV fluids, give Lactulose enema, IV hepamerz... Cover with broad spectrum...
Encephalopathy.... Septic first likely, metabolic, Hepatic, any other medical issues related. Any obvious source of sepsis to be looked out like RTI,UTI,SBP,etc. Ascites fluid analysis...tc,dc,c/s
What about sodium and POTASSIUM.urine ketones
rule out small bowel obstruction acute pancreatitis ABG,electrolytes
Electrolytes imbalances
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