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Old lady seizures no response to iv
A 90 year old woman having seizures. Neurologist started her on intravenous drugs but she is not responding. So he suggested central line as the patient is unable to eat or drink and is also not responding to intravenous drugs since more than 24 hours. Is it advisable to put central line?
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HELLO,
BEST WAY IS
HOSPITALIZATION.
WHY AT THIS AGE CENTRAL LINE, AS SUCH SHE IS CRITICAL. IF YET YOU FEEL SHE MIGHT REVIVE GO FOR IT.
O.K BYE.
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