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IHUMAN CASE STUDY: MICHAEL MARTINEZ – AN 18 MONTH-OLD MALE WITH RSV BRONCHIOLITIS COMPLICATED BY DAYCARE ATTENDANCE AND SECONDHAND SMOKE EXPOSURE

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This iHuman case study focuses on Michael Martinez, a middle-aged adult male presenting for evaluation of an acute or chronic medical concern. The case emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, including detailed history taking, identification of risk factors, focused physical examination, and clinical reasoning to determine the most likely diagnosis. Learners are guided through systematic evaluation using evidence-based practice, development of appropriate differential diagnoses, interpretation of diagnostic findings, and formulation of a safe and effective management plan. The simulation highlights the importance of accurate documentation, patient education, and follow-up care to ensure optimal health outcomes.

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IHUMAN CASE STUDY: MICHAEL MARTINEZ – AN 18-
MONTH-OLD MALE WITH RSV BRONCHIOLITIS
COMPLICATED BY DAYCARE ATTENDANCE AND
SECONDHAND SMOKE EXPOSURE




PART 1: PATIENT BIO DATA & INITIAL DATA GATHERING

Category Details

Name Michael Martinez

Age 18 months old

Gender Male

Date of
[Will be specified in case]
Birth

Date of Visit [Current date]

Source Mother (primary historian)

Mother is reliable, concerned, and provides clear history, though uncertain about medica
Reliability
dosing

Allergies No Known Drug Allergies (NKDA) per mother


Reason for Encounter: "He has been coughing and also has fever. He seems to be
getting sicker, so I thought I should have someone look at him."

Chief Complaint: Cough, fever, and difficulty breathing in an 18-month-old male

, PART 2: PAST MEDICAL HISTORY (PMH)

Category Details

Birth History Not specified in available records

Gestational Age at
Not specified
Birth

Birth Weight Not specified

Perinatal
Not specified
Complications

Prior Medical "He has had a couple of colds over the past few months, but they were not qu
Problems as bad as this."

Prior Hospitalizations None

Prior Emergency Visits None



Immunization Status

 Up to date status: Not explicitly stated in available information
 Flu shot status: Should be asked per iHuman protocols




PART 3: PAST SURGICAL HISTORY (PSH)

, Surgery Details

None No prior surgical history




PART 4: MEDICATIONS

Current Medications

Medication Dose Frequency Prescriber Purpose

Unknown dose
Tylenol 2-3 times Mother
(mother uses Fever
(Acetaminophen) per day (OTC)
dropper)



Medication Adherence Issues

 Mother cannot remember the exact amount: "I always have to check the box to figure it
out."
 Administration difficulty: "He always spits it out, so I don't know how much he is really
getting."
 No other OTC or prescription medications




PART 5: FAMILY HISTORY

Relative Details

Father Smokes at home

, Relative Details

Other family history Not specified in available records




PART 6: SOCIAL HISTORY

Factor Details

Living Situation Lives with parents

Daycare Attendance Yes - "I know some kids at his daycare have been sick."

Sick Contacts Documented sick contacts at daycare

Environmental Exposures Secondhand smoke exposure: "Yes, his dad smokes at home."

Pets Not specified

Mold Exposure Not specified




PART 7: HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS (HPI)

Using OLDCARTS Format

Component Finding

Runny nose started 5 days ago; cough started 2 nights ago; difficulty breathing ha
Onset
worsened since cough started

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