Fluid overloaded and requires intubation

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Ms. Frank is an 86 year old female. She has severe COPD, CHF, and is hard of hearing. She presents to the ED with dyspnea, an oxygen saturation of 79% and hypertensive. It is obvious that she is fluid overloaded and requires intubation.

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