SAQ 1838 – Respiratory presentation with HIV and tuberculosis exposure

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A 35-year-old man attends ED. His partner is HIV positive and is being treated for pulmonary tuberculosis. His blood gas on 15 L/min oxygen by mask and chest X-ray are shown below.

Variable Result
pH 7.44
pCO2 30 mmHg
pO2 124 mmHg
Bicarbonate 22 mmol/L
Base excess -1
Chest X-ray from the source question
Chest X-ray from the source question.

List the concerning features of the chest X-ray.

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Excluding tuberculosis, give two differential diagnoses for this presentation.

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Detail the top three management priorities for this patient in the emergency department.

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