Deterioration after intubation in COVID ICU

HIGH-YIELD Appears 5×

Teaching point

A ventilated COVID patient who suddenly deteriorates: the differential and 'best' answer shift with the stem. Fever after ~36 h favours ventilator-associated (or hospital-acquired) pneumonia; sudden tachycardia/hypotension favours PE or tension pneumothorax. Pick the cause the stem emphasises.

🔒 This is premium content

Unlock the teaching point, every stem variant and the answer keys for all specialties with a subscription.