RocketMedic
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47 y/o F cc tachypnic dyspnea, new-onset chest pain 10/10 sharp, stabbing point pain to right chest approx at v1, radiating straight to back, changing with breathing, x1 hour. Short of breath, gradually intensifying, x2 days. Diminished tidal volume, wheezes and rhonchi in all lung fields. P90 sinus rhythm, BP 155/105, capno consistent with air trapping/40, SpO2 100% room air, skin pale warm dry. History of asthma, massive PE, diabetes. Compliant with most meds, on warfarin. Reports prior "heart trouble" as well. 300 pounds.
I thought PE, called med control, asked what they thought, since RAD exacerbation was also high on my list. They ordered 1 nitro trial (no effect) and a neb treatment, which I BiPapd in with patient relief of tachypnea and increase in tidal volume, partial resolution of wheezes. Chest pain unresolved, unchanged. Er said that she was most likely a RAD exacerbation with very possible PE.
I thought PE, called med control, asked what they thought, since RAD exacerbation was also high on my list. They ordered 1 nitro trial (no effect) and a neb treatment, which I BiPapd in with patient relief of tachypnea and increase in tidal volume, partial resolution of wheezes. Chest pain unresolved, unchanged. Er said that she was most likely a RAD exacerbation with very possible PE.