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You are working at Clerkship General when you are called to the resuscitation bay for a 55yo M presenting in respiratory distress.
Initial Vitals
- Temp 99.9
- HR 110
- RR 22
- BP 122/82
- O2 82% on BiPAP 10/5 100%FiO2
Critical Actions
- Correctly interpret CXR #1 (multifocal PNA)
- Correctly interpret CXR #2 (bilateral PNTX)
- Treat with Oseltamivir
- Troubleshoot vent alarm#1 (increase sedation)
- Troubleshoot vent alarm#2 (place bilateral chest tubes)
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