MedBugs: SAQ #578

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Case: Fever and Breathlessness

An 82-year-old man has presented with fever, dyspnoea, chest pain and a productive cough. He was discharged from hospital 5 days ago after a week-long hospital admission with influenza A. He is on long-term steroids for rheumatoid arthritis.

1. Give (2) relevant findings in the X-ray and your interpretation. 4 marks

Vital signs: HR 120/min, BP 85/60 mmHg, O2 sats 85% on 6 L/min oxygen via Hudson mask, RR 40/min, Temp 38.8°C.

2. Provide your antibiotic strategy with rationale. 3 marks

3. State (5) other components of your management. 5 marks

Despite management, he continues to deteriorate and cannot communicate due to severe distress.

4. State (6) key components of the discussion you will have with the patient’s family regarding the patient’s current situation. 6 marks

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Case: Fever and Breathlessness

1. Give (2) relevant findings in the X-ray and your interpretation. 4 marks

2. Provide your antibiotic strategy with rationale. 3 marks

3. State (5) other components of your management. 5 marks

4. State (6) key components of the discussion you will have with the patient’s family regarding the patient’s current situation. 6 marks

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