REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Shortness of Breath

Take Home Points

• Keep a wide differential
• Think of the airway, lungs, heart, blood, kidneys, acid/base, brain
• Use Wells & PERC consecutively to stratify those who you think may have a PE
• Silent chest is asthma patients is a harbinger of impending airway compromise
• Use ultrasound for every respiratory complaint
• Treat early and aggressively to stave off intubation

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Shortness of Breath

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Post Peer Reviewed By: Anand Swaminathan, MD (Twitter: @EMSwami)

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