Approach to Shortness Of Breath (SOB) in the ER: Step-by-Step Guide

Today, we're diving into a critical topic that you'll definitely encounter in the ER – breathlessness, shortness of breath, dyspnea, you name it – they're all the same thing and can be pretty scary for patients. So, let's break it down step-by-step to make sure you're ready to handle this like a pro.
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What to Learn:
📋 Initial Assessment: ABCs – Airway, Breathing, Circulation
💨 Oxygen and Vital Signs: Administering oxygen, measuring vital signs
🕵️ Focused History (OPQRST): Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time
🩺 Physical Examination: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
🩹 Common Causes and Interventions: Asthma/COPD, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Pneumothorax, Heart Failure
🛠️ Advanced Interventions: Intubation, Chest Tube Insertion
📚 Recap and Final Tips: Prioritizing ABCs, gathering and assessing information, and timely management
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Timestamp
0:00 Intro
0:18 ABCs of Emergency
0:47 Vitals in ER
1:00 History of patient
1:37 Physical examination of patient
2:00 Provisional Diagnosis
2:15 Asthma
2:41 Pulmonary embolism
3:05 Pneumonia
3:22 Pneumothorax
3:42 Heart failure
4:07 recap
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