Review Note
Last Update: 06/08/2024 03:32 PM
Current Deck: SLS Cards::9. Trauma
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Commit #107116
What is your differential and initial management of post-op SOB?
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Commit #107116
DDx
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia (e.g. aspiration)
Atelectasis
Pneumothorax
Pleural effusion
ACS
CHF
Anaphylaxis
Management
VS, physical exam
CXR, labs depending on suspected cause
Supplemental O2
Elevate head of the bed
Encourage deep breathing and use of incentive spirometry (unless pneumonia)
Empiric abx if pneumonia
Anticoagulation if PE
Manage underlying cause
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia (e.g. aspiration)
Atelectasis
Pneumothorax
Pleural effusion
ACS
CHF
Anaphylaxis
Management
VS, physical exam
CXR, labs depending on suspected cause
Supplemental O2
Elevate head of the bed
Encourage deep breathing and use of incentive spirometry (unless pneumonia)
Empiric abx if pneumonia
Anticoagulation if PE
Manage underlying cause