SOB Flashcards
1
Q
Ddx
A
PE
HF
COPD
Pneumonia
2
Q
Signs of hypercapnia
A
CO2 retention flap
Drowsy
3
Q
In COPD aim for sats
A
88-92%
4
Q
Sats aim in non COPD
A
96 - 100 %
98%
5
Q
Management of exacerbation of COPD
A
O2
Salbutamol nebs
Ipratropium nebs
Prednisolone
Abx with signs of infection: T/sputum/CRP
6
Q
Abx for infective exacerbation of COPD
A
Doxycycline
If sick: tazocin or ceftriaxone