Uncommon cause of cardiac arrest in the emergency department.
A previously healthy 48-year-old woman presented to a peripheral ED with non-specific signs and symptoms, including vomiting, abdominal cramping, shortness of breath, tachycardia and hypertension. Despite supportive measures the patient rapidly deteriorated, resulting in a cardiac arrest during an interhospital transfer. This required aggressive resuscitation, but without success. The case represents a diagnostic dilemma in the ED regarding the diagnosis and initial management of the patient's presentation.
Clarke
Benjamin
B
Department of Emergency Medicine, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Ryan
Glenn
G
Fraser
John
J
Francis
Leo
L
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis