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Dr Andrew Cumpstey CT1 (ACCS Anaesthetics), Southampton
Research, training and achieving great heights
DM, 34yrs old
• PC: Increasing SOB for 6-8/52
• PMHx – nil,
• DHx – nil
• 67kg, 178cm
N Engl J Med 2009;360:140-9
DM - On examination:
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• Patent, speaking short sentences
• Chest clear, RR=60, Sats 34% (air)
• HS normal, HR 112, BP 132/85
• GCS 15/15, fully alert + orientated
N Engl J Med 2009;360:140-9
ACE gene
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Elite high-altitude climbers
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ARDS mortality
P<0.05
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2002 Sep 1;166(5):646-50.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2002 Aug 1;166(3):362-6.
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