4PM Case

Called to ICU in a small hospital for an urgent intubation on a 74 year old patient in respiratory distress, SpO2 97 on 50% O2, aerophagia, copious viscous yellow secretions being coughed up, and he is obviously dyspneic. There is a high pitched rattle when he coughs or inspires deeply. He presented yesterday with some dyspnea that has worsened considerably throughout the day. No prior history of respiratory distress or respiratory disease. The CT is attached.
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