Psychiatry Cases From THE PITT

2 cases 2 episodes · S01E01 – S02E12

All emergency department cases involving Psychiatry from The Pitt, documented with medically accurate clinical timelines, diagnostic workups, and expert clinical pearls.

S02E12 Moderate

Adult · Male

Curtis Larson

Extreme agitation, combativeness, and subsequent head trauma (fall)

Curtis Larson, an adult male patient, was brought to the ED following reported alcohol consumption on a golf course. Upon arrival, he became profoundly combative, triggering a 'Code Hula Hoop' (hospital worker assault) after putting a nurse (Emma) in a headlock. During the scuffle, he slipped and sustained blunt head trauma resulting in a bloody nose. He was chemically restrained by another nurse (Dana) using 4mg of Midazolam (Versed) that was on hand.

ToxicologyPsychiatry +2 more

Patient presenting with severe intractable vomiting and dehydration.

S01E01 Moderate

54 · Female

Theresa

Intractable vomiting

54-year-old female brought to the ED by her 18-year-old son, David. Patient was found on the bathroom floor and has had intractable vomiting since last night. Denies prior stomach problems, new medications, or recent travel. Husband passed away a few years ago from COVID-19.

ToxicologyPsychiatry +2 more

Curtis Larson

Theresa

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