Assignment:
Slide 1: Identify the topic you are presenting: Present the topic as an actual clinical case .
A 53-year-old woman arrived in the ED late at night. Her partner was concerned that she suddenly as not acting "right." The patient had complained of headache throughout the day but did complete her work schedule as a school psychologist and went to evening choir practice. She felt ill and went to bed early complaining of a headache. She awakened in the late night hours and seemed confused, repeating words, and not clearly recognizing her partner. EMS was called and she was transported to the emergency department.
Topic is ACUTE "BACTERIAL MENINGITIS"
THIS IS A POWER POINT PRESENTATION
Slide 2: Describe the etiology of the diagnosis that you have selected.
Slide 3: Describe the epidemiology of the diagnosis that you have selected.
Slide 4, 5 and 6: Explain the pathophysiology of the diagnosis that you have selected.
Slide 7, 8, and 9: Describe the clinical manifestations of the diagnosis that you have selected. Include pertinent history findings (real or expected) and pertinent physical exam findings (real or expected). Please include red flag history and physical exam findings for this condition.
Slide 10-12: Identify one diagnostic tests screen or maneuver that is recommended to diagnose this condition. Support and reference your choice with evidence from the literature (clinical guidelines, recommendations by specialty group, etc.). Please include a brief statement about sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of the test, screes or maneuver.
Slide 13-14: Explain any patient education (about the diagnosis) that you would give in terms the patient would understand.
Slide 15: Reference pages. You must reference and support all facts within the presentation according to APA format. Provide a reference list.