A-E assessment: shortness of breath 1
27 year old man presents to resus following a road traffic accident
Candidate Instructions 🧒
You are a FY2 working in A&E.
The registrar tells you that a 27-year old man has been brought in by ambulance to resus following a fall off his bike. He has severe shortness of breath.
Please assess the patient appropriately, and devise a management plan.
The actor will provide you with examination findings as prompted by you.
Recommended time: 10 minutes
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