2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
Instructions
You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Your next patient is Gary Pratt, 49, sent in by his wife because he stops breathing in his sleep. The nurse's measurements are below.
1
Take a focused history
2
Explain your diagnosis and management plan to the patient
Nurse's measurements
118 kg, 176 cm, BMI 38; neck 46 cm
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Investigations
Examination
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