SAQ 1525 – Shortness of breath with chest X-ray and shock

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A 65-year-old man presents to the ED with shortness of breath. His chest X-ray is shown.

Chest X-ray for a 65-year-old man with shortness of breath
Chest X-ray.

List the significant X-ray findings.

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List five specific infectious causes of this pathology.

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List three non-infectious causes of this pathology.

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He is then assessed as GCS 14 (E4 V5 M6), pulse 130/min, BP 80/40 mmHg, temperature 39.3 C, RR 32/min, and oxygen saturation 86% on room air. List your treatment steps in sequential order, including drug doses and endpoints where appropriate.

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After initial therapy, you decide to insert an internal jugular central line and have obtained consent. List eight key steps in the procedure.

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