Dyspnoea

Decision tree

Adult, acute breathlessness.

Step 1

Patient stable enough for assessment?

Red flags

  • SpO2 <90 on max O2
  • Silent chest in asthma
  • Cyanosis, exhaustion, drowsiness

Educational support only — not a substitute for clinical judgment or institutional protocols.

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