doc4mindia
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Two days after cholecystectomy 42 yr old woman has SOB. 37.5[99.5], 110/70, 103, 24. Abdominal tenderness is present. No other abnormalities found. X-ray shows minimal linear markings in the right lower lobe.ABG on 45% O2
Ph-7.41, pco2--- 40, PO2 --- 52.
Most likely explanation for her hypoxia?
1] ARDS
2] ATELECTASIS
3] CHF
4] Fat embolism syndrome
5] PNEUMONIA
5] PNEUMOTHORAX
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| alice8
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2] ATELECTASIS :?:
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| doc4mindia
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u r correct
PO SOB always think of Atelectasis in first 3 days
3-5 days think of pneumonia
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