A-E assessment: shortness of breath 3
43 year old woman is brought in by ambulance due to shortness of breath
Candidate Instructions 🧒
You are a FY2 working in A&E.
The pre-alert tells you that a 43-year old woman has been brought in by ambulance to resus with sudden-onset severe shortness of breath.
Please assess the patient appropriately in an A-E fashion, and treat as you proceed.
The actor will provide you with examination findings as prompted by you.
Recommended time: 10 minutes
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