A-E assessment: shortness of breath 4
A 67-year-old gentleman is develops acute shortness of breath on the ward
Candidate Instructions 🧒
You are a FY1 working in the Acute ward.
Mr Louis Sharp is a 67 year old man who was admitted to the Acute Ward from the ED for intravenous antibiotics for a skin infection. He has been prescribed an infusion of Flucloxacillin, which was started 5 minutes ago. Louis told the nurse that he is feeling short of breath and a little lightheaded.
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.
Station time: 10 minutes
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