A 54-year-old postal worker presents with symptoms of chest tightness, cough, dyspnea, and fever. Chest radiograph shows pulmonary edema. He is intubated secondary to severe hypoxia and transferred to the ICU. Per report, he was handling a broken vial containing a white powder, and the post office is currently being decontaminated. Management of this patient includes:
A. Respiratory isolation in negative pressure room Wrong Choice!
B. Gut decontamination with activated charcoal Wrong Choice!
C. Supportive treatment with mechanical ventilation Correct Choice
D. Administration of an antitoxin Wrong Choice!
Answer:C
A 54-year-old postal worker presents with symptoms of chest tightness, cough, dyspnea, and fever. Chest radiograph shows pulmonary edema. He is intubated secondary to severe hypoxia and transferred to the ICU. Per report, he was handling a broken vial containing a white powder, and the post office is currently being decontaminated. Management of this patient includes:
A. Respiratory isolation in negative pressure room Wrong Choice! B. Gut decontamination with activated charcoal Wrong Choice! C. Supportive treatment with mechanical ventilation Correct Choice D. Administration of an antitoxin Wrong Choice!