A 78-year-old man is brought to hospital by ambulance with severe shortness of breath after 2 days of fever and productive cough. His chest X-ray is shown.
Chest X-ray.
List six radiological abnormalities.
(Marked out of 6.0)
/ 6
From the available information, list your two most likely provisional diagnoses.
(Marked out of 2.0)
/ 2
State your three most important initial treatment measures.
(Marked out of 3.0)
| Observation |
Value |
| GCS |
13: E3 V4 M6 |
| Temperature |
38.9 degrees C |
| Pulse |
120/min |
| Blood pressure |
88/45 mmHg |
| Oxygen saturation |
88% on 10 L oxygen via Hudson mask |
/ 3
List seven factors you would consider when determining his ceiling of care.
(Marked out of 7.0)
Despite your initial management, the patient’s condition does not improve.
/ 7
Total Score: 0 / 18
Percentage: 0%
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