CLINICAL FEATURES fever cough SOB sputum nonresolving pneumonia RISK FACTORS dental caries foreign body aspiration (tooth, peanut) severe necrotising pneumonia altered LOC dysphagia IV drug use (septic emboli) septic thrombophlebits (pelvic or internal jugular) tumour Tb vasculitis MANAGEMENT identify organism…
PaO2/FiO2 ratio is the ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2 in mmHg) to fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2 expressed as a fraction, not a percentage)
Acute Severe Asthma. increased prevalence worldwide. significant morbidity and mortality -> related to underestimation of severity. improved outpatient management + more inhaled corticosteroids have meant less serious presentations
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is the application of respiratory support via a sealed face-mask, nasal mask, mouthpiece, full face visor or helmet without the need for intubation
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is widely used for severe asthma in Australasia yet remains a controversial topic
Intercostal Catheter (Chest Drain) tube inserted into pleural space to allow drainage of contents