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Background information for video vignette .
Diagnosis:
Bronchiectasis
Context:
Patient admitted to ward via ED with acute chest infection secondary to Bronchiectasis
TABLE 4: Background information for cardiorespiratory vignette
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Setting:
Acute medical ward
Gender:
Female
Patient age:
35 ‐ 45
Cultural background:
Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander
Occupation:
Part‐time at a support shelter
Main Presentation:
Acute chest infection secondary to bronchiectasis
Student Name:
Amy
Educator Name:
Tom
Patient Name:
Polly Carter
CLINICAL HISTORY
Reason for attending physiotherapy:
Shortness of breath, pain on coughing, sputum retention and reduced exercise tolerance
History of presenting condition:
Patient reported to ED with increased SOB and generally feeling unwell. Past 6 days reports increasing symptoms of SOB, coughing and declining exercise tolerance. Reports development of productive cough with green thick sputum greater in the am. Current observations include, afebrile, HR 105, RR 26 and saturation 93%
Investigations:
Haematology reported increased WCC and CRP, arterial blood gasses reported PaO2 65, ph. 7.3, PaCO2 55 and HCO3 normal, indicating respiratory acidosis. Chest x‐ray revealed evidence of shadowing in the right middle/lower lobe
Past Medical History:
Diabetes and Bronchiectasis
Past Surgical History:
nil
Medications
Diabex, Metformin
Alcohol and Drug:
nil
Social History :
Lives with husband and 4 kids in supportive home environmen t. 4 stairs at rear of house only, nil other home modifications.
Functional History:
Previously independent with nil aids, exercise tolerance 3 00m limited by SOB
Patient Goals:
To return to work and managing family responsibilities