Learning Outcome 4.9.179
Outcome 4.9.179: Red flags- adults;
- Signs severe respiratory distress – tachypnea, increased work of breathing, altered mental state
- Signs of MI/C VS disease ‐ Associated chest pain, hx of IHD and/or risk factors for CV disease, gallop rhythms etc
- History anaphylaxis
- Signs of malignancy – Smoking hx, hemoptysis, weight loss
- Signs of PE ‐ Sudden onset dyspnea +/‐ pleuritic chest pain, calf pain, risk factors for PE
- Signs pneumonia ‐ High fever, pleuritic chest pain
- Serious comorbidities i.e. type 1 Diabetes
- Signs of pneumothorax – sudden onset, hx trauma, deviated trachea, asymmetrical breath sounds
