Question

A 62-year-old man with anterior myocardial infarction develops acute severe breathlessness, pink frothy sputum, and bilateral basal crackles. BP is 150/90 mmHg, pulse 110/min, SpO2 88% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen, IV Morphine, IV Nitrates and IV Furosemide

Answer

High-flow oxygen only

Answer

Start oral ACE inhibitor only

Answer

Immediate thrombolysis only

Answer

No treatment if BP is high

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with anterior myocardial infarction develops acute severe breathlessness, pink frothy sputum, and bilateral basal crackles. BP is 150/90 mmHg, pulse 110/min, SpO2 88% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?