OSCE Elderly Diabetic With Low GCS


An OSCE case involving discussion with a registrar about the management of a frail elderly patient from a nursing home presenting with severe DKA and multiple comorbidities who later arrests. Candidates must interpret ABG results showing profound metabolic acidosis, outline DKA management and resuscitation considerations, determine whether the case meets coroner’s criteria, and demonstrate structured, reflective teaching and professionalism.