Crack the Case

Conclusion The patient received antibiotics, steroids, and nebulized albuterol during his hospital admission. His symptoms and chest x-ray findings improved within 24 hours. Blood cultures were negative, and antibiotics were discontinued. He was discharged home with instructions to discontinue use of crack cocaine and given a prescription for oral steroids and an albuterol inhaler.Tags: tachycardia, scattered rhonchi, wheezing, emergency medicine, crack, cocainePublished: 9/2/2014 11:24:00 AM
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