A 65 year old female, non-English speaking, Italian lady presents with about 1 cup of haemoptysis.
You are unable to obtain any medical history.
Her observations are: BP 135/65 mmHg, HR 80 bpm, GCS 15.
List four (4) likely differential diagnoses for this presentation.
(Marked out of 4.0)
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Other than a CXR, list three (3) key investigations that you would consider ordering in the emergency department for this patient.
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A chest x-ray shows unilateral changes. She experiences a large volume haemoptysis, estimated blood loss 500 mL. State five (5) key steps in the treatment of this patient over the next 30 minutes.
(Marked out of 5.0)
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