Saq5 – resp – elderly shortness of breath

Marked out of 12.00

A 72-year-old man presents to the emergency department with extreme shortness of breath. He has a history of COPD and is otherwise well. He is 70 kg and has not been given any medications.

Observations:

HR 120 bpm
RR 36 /min
BP 130 mmHg
Temp 38.2 °C
GCS 15

a. List two (2) medications that you would consider using for his initial treatment. List dose and route of administration.

(Marked out of 6.0)

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b. State your initial ventilator settings.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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c. State three (3) reasons for your choice of these ventilation settings.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%