…abscess, hidradenitis abscess and paronychia with a collection of pus. Persistent painful induration after a few days of antibiotics — suggests that an abscess has formed…

…ventilation. Inadequate ventilation with a rising pCO₂ and respiratory acidosis, or a markedly increased work of breathing with impending exhaustion. Threatened airway obstruction: inhalation injury…

…8. Document the ceiling of care and the decision on intubation early. Initial assessment Confirm that the presentation fits an exacerbation A COPD exacerbation is…

…irrespective of the saturation (see below). Oxygen does not relieve breathlessness in a patient who is not hypoxaemic. Breathlessness without hypoxaemia is not an indication…

Procedurer The value of the exercise test lies not in ST depression alone but in the overall picture : exercise capacity, symptoms, blood pressure response, heart…

…of hours should be intubated, not given another hour. Indications CPAP: Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema with hypoxaemia and marked work of breathing — the strongest indication…

…6. Stop immediately in the event of coughing, stridor, cyanosis or marked breathlessness — withdraw the tube to the pharynx and start again . If the tube…

…Intubation is reasonable in: a reduced level of consciousness with inadequate protective reflexes active major haematemesis severe agitation respiratory failure an anticipated difficult or prolonged…

…incidentally identified on a chest CT performed for another indication can also contribute to risk assessment. Visual reporting of coronary calcification using four categories—none…

…severe breathlessness, hypoxaemia, rales, or respiratory distress. In patients with HFpEF, acute hypertension is a frequent trigger of decompensation and may produce abrupt pulmonary oedema…