SAQ 1469 – Breathing difficulty after dinner with clinical photograph

A 62-year-old woman presents with difficulty breathing after eating dinner. She has a history of ischaemic heart disease.

Her observations are shown below. A clinical photo is provided.

Observation	Value
GCS	15
Pulse	130/min
BP	85/45 mmHg
O2 saturation	98% on room air

Briefly describe two abnormalities in the photo.

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Give your clinical interpretation of the information provided.

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List three signs of impending airway obstruction in this patient.

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You assess that she does not require immediate airway management. List your two main treatment steps, including doses and end-points.

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Total Score: 0 / 11

Percentage: 0%