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Patients who are in acute hypercapnic/type 2 respiratory failure may need NIV to stabilise their situation. For those requiring acute NIV can be associated with a mortality rate of up to 50% within one year.
This week is a quick visual reminder when remembering the basics of chest x-rays in adults. It’s as simple as DRS-ABDCE!
There are between 5000-6000 new TB cases every year in England (UK), with those in lower socioeconomic environments being most at risk.
Asbestosis is diffuse interstitial fibrosis of the lung as a consequence of exposure to asbestos fibres, resulting in various types of cancer.
A 75-year-old man presents with a 4-day history of a productive cough and is now feeling quite short of breath.
Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure (AHRF) or Type 2 respiratory failure, is a failure of ventilation leading to acute hypercapnia with an element of hypoxia and can be life-threatening.
Asthma is a life-changing disease and (in the UK) about 3 people a day die as a consequence.
Here's a quick guide for identifying the signs of primary and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax.
"75 year old male, 2 day history of productive cough and fever. Increasing DIB and confusion." His blood gas shows acidosis and hypercapnoea, how will you manage him?
