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Severe Pneumonia (Breathing Crisis)

Fever, cough, fast breathing, low oxygen

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Assess breathing effort and mental status

    Assess breathing effort and mental status.

  • 2
    Provide supplemental oxygen if available and trained

    Provide supplemental oxygen if available and trained.

  • 3
    Encourage minimal exertion and rest

    Encourage minimal exertion and rest.

  • 4
    Transfer urgently for imaging and treatment

    Transfer urgently for imaging and treatment.