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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Managing Pneumothorax

Taming the SRU

It can be further divided into two types: primary--those that occur in generally healthy individuals without underlying lung disease, and secondary--those that occur in individuals with underlying lung disease such as COPD [1]. Published 2019 Dec 3. doi:10.1155/2019/5271982 Lichtenstein D, Mezière G, Biderman P, Gepner A.

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After seeing this ECG, are there any medications you would consider giving?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with COPD presented with dizziness and hypotension. He received CPR and was intubated. He had worked overnight the night before and presented to the hospital after his shift. His first recorded blood pressure was 88/53 mm Hg. Here is his presenting ECG: What do you think?

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