At a glance
HR 118 bpm BP 88/54 SpO2 94% Serum Lactate: 3.4 mmol/L (Elevated)
"58M with swollen red right leg, high fever & confusion."
Patient History
A 58-year-old male retired bank clerk presents with a swollen red right leg, high fever, and confusion for 3 days. About 3 days ago he noticed a small cut on his right shin from bumping into a table.
Clinical Examination & Labs
The redness has been rapidly spreading upwards with high fever and rigors in a patient with poorly controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (HbA1c 9.2%).