Ultrasound G.E.L. – Acute Dyspnea
How accurate is combined heart, lung, and IVC ultrasound in determining the diagnosis in an undifferentiated dyspneic patient in the emergency department?
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EM@3AM: Acute COPD Exacerbation
A 58-year-old male presents with severe shortness of breath, productive cough, and decreased ability to ambulate at home. He has COPD and is on oxygen at home. Several days ago he noted worsening congestion, myalgias, and cough. He is now severely short of breath and unable to complete his activities of daily living.
He is hypoxemic and tachypneic. You hear decreased air movement bilaterally and distal wheezes. What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
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