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3rd August 2023
A 72-year-old man is brought to A&E with a 2-day history of a productive cough and fevers.
A 72-year-old man is brought to A&E with a 2-day history of a productive cough and fevers. His wife is concerned as he has not been eating and drinking much, and over the last few hours, he has become increasingly confused. On examination,he has coarse crackles on auscultation of his left lung.
The results are as follows:
| Observations | HR 102 bpm, RR 24/min, SpO₂ 96% (on air), BP 142/88 mmHg, T 37.8ᵒC |
| Bloods |
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| Chest x-ray | Increased opacification in the left lower zone |
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