RACE Against TIME

RACE against TIME

 RACER-ER is the mnemonic for success in differential diagnosis.

RBS
  Check for hypo- or hyperglycemia
ABG
  Verify Hypoxia, acidosis and hypercarbia
CBC
  Does the patient have sepsis or anemia?
ECG
  Check for possible myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
Radiology
  or Chest Xray. Pneumothorax, Congestive Heart Failure or Pneumonia?

Electrolytes
  Check Na, K, Ca to see if there is electrolyte imbalance
Renal Function
  BUN and Creatinine to check for uremia.









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