Severe COPDE w/ Pneumothorax

Elderly patient arrives via EMS in severe respiratory distress. He becomes increasingly distressed and agitated, requiring intubation. The patient develops a tension pneumothorax and may arrest.

  • Lindsey McMurray    
  • Mateo Orrantia   
  • Nov. 12, 2025, 5:53 p.m.   

  • Critical Care, Respiratory   
  • Residents, Physicians   
  • Airway Equip., Manakin - LF, Other   

  • 2   
  • 20 - 40 Min   
  • Rural Hospital   

Pretty fun, I learned a lot about COPDE

Well thought-out, easy to facilitate! Supporting materials and educational stages were helpful.

realistic scenario

good scenario

Scnario test

Great choice to use the case to get to Airvo and the ventilator. We needed it!