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   
  • April 23, 2022, 2:57 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