SAQ 1619 – Hypertensive acute pulmonary oedema

Marked out of 12.00

Ambulance notifies you that a 65-year-old man with acute pulmonary oedema is arriving.

On arrival he is severely short of breath and your assessment is consistent with acute pulmonary oedema. His observations are GCS 15, pulse 110/min, BP 210/110 mmHg, respiratory rate 40/min, and oxygen saturation 88% on 15 L oxygen via non-rebreather mask.

List four potential precipitants you will seek on assessment.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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Complete the tables for the two key aspects of your treatment, including prescription details, mechanism of action, and endpoint.

(Marked out of 8.0)


/ 8

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%