Topic:
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Asthma intubation complicated by subsequent tension pneumothroax
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Target Audience:
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Case Description:
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Status asthmaicus unresponsive to appropriate treatment requiring intubation with temporary stabilization and then subsequent development of a tension pneumothorax requiring needle decompression and tube thoracostomy
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Simulator Details
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Age:
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52 |
Gender:
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Male |
Chief Complaint:
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SOB |
Diagnosis:
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Status Asthmaticus-Tension Pneumothorax |
Setting:
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ED |
Equipment:
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High fidelity simulator |
Actors:
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Nurse
Nursing Assistant
Respiratory Therapist |
Timeline:
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Yes
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Usage Details:
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Evaluation Tool:
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Yes
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Case Designed For:
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Evaluation and Education |
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Keywords:
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Asthma, tension pneumothorax, RSI, Respiratory failure, needle decompression, tube thoracostomy |
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