SAQ 1976 – Severe influenza pneumonia during a pandemic

Your local area is in the middle of an influenza pandemic. A 35-year-old woman arrives with suspected influenza, severe respiratory distress and is placed immediately in a negative-pressure resuscitation room.

Vital signs are temperature 38.8 degrees C, HR 150, BP 100/65, RR 42 and SpO2 75% on room air, improving to 88% on 10 L oxygen. CXR shows bilateral extensive alveolar infiltrates.

List four methods to minimise staff exposure during her care.

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List the antimicrobial regimen you would prescribe and justify each agent.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%