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This model has a large number of parameters, making a
very large number of different simulations possible. Here are some favorites.
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Clinical Scenarios A pathophysiological condition can be modeled. The current values are then saved as initial values. The initial values are reloaded later, providing the basis for a simulated clinical encounter. Some thumbnail sketches follow.
Some of the following (blue colored) have a link to the LAB exercise with notes and an explaination in Wrapup.
Mr Baker is in the ER with shortness of breath. He has tachycardia and a very strong pulse.
Mr Best is a political activist who has been on a 30 day hunger strike.
Mr Brown claims he's in good health, but is he?
You've just discovered Mr Cook in his garage and turned off his automobile.
Mr Davis was in an automobile accident an hour ago. Hemorrhage was severe and it may be continuing.
Mr East complains of headaches. He's come in for a complete physical.
Ms Frank is a cardiac patient. Her diagnosis is mitral stenosis.
Mr Green was struck in the head. He's always thirsty.
Ms Goode was sitting next to you in Wendy's when she suddenly gasped and slumped to the floor.
Ms Henry was lost for a day in the mountains in the Winter, dressed in light clothing.
Mr Hobbs was in a marine accident and was lost at sea for 3 days with no food and water.
Mr Johnson has many complaints. His legs and feet are swollen. He can't get enough air.
Ms Jones is a lifelong smoker. She says she tires easily and complains of dyspnea.
Ms Kelso is a Haitian immigrant who was very ill several times as a child.
Ms Lake claims to be in good health, but she says she gets too many headaches.
Mr Moore has a long history of heart disease. He's back in the clinic complaining of total exhaustion.
Ms Nance complains that she is tired and that she can't get enough air.
Mr Parks was found in an alley in a pool of blood. He was rushed to the ER.
Mr Raven came to the ER complaining of chest pains.
Mr Rosco's power saw severed an electrical wire. Fellow workers started CPR. EMT's installed a ventilator.
Ms Smith reports periods of sweating and palpitations.
Mr Stone is seen in the ER. He speaks only Estonian, so we can't get a history.
Ms Thomas presents as awake but confused. We don't have a history yet.
Ms Thorn is a skier who has lived at 10,000 feet for 2 months.
Sgt. West stepped on a land mine in Croatia. He seemed to recover OK but something happened. He feels bad and has no stamina.
Mr Wheat took one or more bullets to the chest. A friend rushed him to the ER.
Mr White says that he feels pretty good.
Mr Wilson was being treated in the ER after a traffic accident. He suddenly had a seizure.
Ms York was diagnosed with Shy-Drager syndrome. Have here lie down, stand up, try some light exercise.
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updated 03-02-05