HPU3505 - Human Processes Assignment

Assignment Task

The assessment instructions have been designed to enable you to understand what is required to succeed in this assignment. The aim of this assessment task is for you to become aware of situations and observations in connection with potentially deteriorating patients in clinical practice. The case study (below) is an example, where a clinical event led to a potentially life-threatening condition for a patient. The case study includes an educational component for you, where you are required to create a 10-minute video presentation using Panopto and some PowerPoint slides. Structure your presentation on the following items and use lay man’s language to explain the following to Emily and her parents, so that they are able to understand your instructions:

• What is an allergic reaction and what are the signs and symptoms to look out for?
• What should Emily in general try to avoid?
• How and where is the EpiPen to be stored?
• Who should have access and use the EpiPen and how does this need to be used?
• When should the EpiPen being used?
• What other aspects may need to be considered for Emily in the long term?
• Are there any other sources of information for Emily and her parents available?

Case Study

Emily, an 8-year-old female with no known allergies or chronic illnesses, was brought to the emergency room by her parents due to a sudden onset of symptoms. The parents reported that they had just returned from a family picnic in a local park, where Emily may have been exposed to potential allergens.

Clinical presentation: upon arrival at the emergency room, Emily displayed the following symptoms:

1. Skin: white spread hives (urticaria) covering her face, neck, and

2. Respiratory: mild wheezing and shortness of

3. Gastrointestinal: complaints of abdominal pain and nausea

Timeline of events

1. Onset of symptoms: approximately 30 minutes after returning from the picnic, Emily's parents noticed red, itchy welts appearing on her face and

2. Worsening of symptoms: within an hour, the hives spread rapidly, and Emily began experiencing difficulty breathing and abdominal

3. Emergency room visit: concerned about the severity of the symptoms, Emily's parents sought immediate medical attention.

Clinical Assessment

1. Vital signs: Emily's vital signs were within normal limits, although her respiratory rate was slightly elevated

2. physical examination the presence of widespread hives, mild wheezing and abdominal discomfort raised suspicion of an allergic reaction

3. Allergy history: detailed questioning revealed that Emily had consumed a variety of foods at the picnic, including nuts, shellfish, and strawberries.

Diagnostic Workup

1. Skin prick test in the emergency room, a quick skin prick test was performed to identify potential Positive reactions were observed for nuts specifically peanuts.

2. Blood tests: A full blood count (FBC) and serum tryptase levels were obtained to assess the severity of the allergic reaction and rule out other potential causes.

Treatment

1. Epinephrine administration: given the severity of Emily's symptoms, a single dose of intramuscular epinephrine was administered

2. Antihistamines: intravenous antihistamines were administered to alleviate itching and reduce the systemic allergic response

3. Bronchodilators: inhaled bronchodilators were provided to address the mild wheezing and respiratory distress

4. Observation: Emily was closely monitored in the emergency room for several hours to ensure stabilisation and prevent potential biphasic.

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