General management for emergency cases (ONCALL): If patient desaturated, unable to maintain spo2 95%;
1. PE: always ascultate lungs first.
2. IX: Repeat ABG STAT. CXR if necessary.
3. Put pt on oxygen support /upgrade.
4. If pt is in impending respiratory collapse, prepare for intubation.

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If patient desaturated, unable to maintain spo2 >95%;
1. PE: always ascultate lungs first.
2. IX: Repeat ABG STAT.  CXR if necessary.
3. Put pt on oxygen support /upgrade.
4. If pt is in impending respiratory collapse, prepare for intubation.

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what to do if patient desaturated, unable to maintain spo2 >95%?

General management for emergency cases (ONCALL)

If patient desaturated, unable to maintain spo2 >95%; 1. PE: always ascultate lungs first. 2. IX: Repeat ABG STAT. CXR if necessary. 3. Put pt on oxygen support /upgrade. 4. If pt is in impending respiratory collapse, prepare for intubation.

What to do if patient desaturated, unable to maintain spo2 >95%?

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