Case 5 · Respiratory

Intraoperative Bronchospasm

Wheezing and rising peak pressures after intubation.

8 key phrases across 2 phases

The case

Shortly after intubating an asthmatic patient, you note wheezing, high peak inspiratory pressures, and a sloping (shark-fin) capnograph.

2-phase oral exam

The examiner will give you one prompt at a time. Answer each out loud, then continue. We'll score the key phrases you said at the end.

Voice input needs Safari (iPhone) or Chrome/Edge — you can type your answers instead.