A 42-year-old non-English-speaking woman presents with an acute asthma exacerbation. This is her third asthma presentation in the last month. Later assessment suggests life-threatening asthma; NIV is trialled, and she subsequently requires intubation for progressive respiratory failure.
State four (4) historical features suggesting poor asthma control.
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/ 4
If medically appropriate for discharge, list five (5) key steps to safely discharge her from hospital.
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/ 5
List two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of NIV in severe asthma.
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/ 4
After intubation, list and justify an action plan for ventilator settings.
(Marked out of 6.0)
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Following intubation she becomes suddenly hypotensive. State the four (4) most likely causes.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
Total Score: 0 / 23
Percentage: 0%
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