Clinical case 239: The item forms part of an integrated Australian clinical knowledge review in which patient safety is the priority. A 76-year-old presents to an outpatient unit with progressive shortness of breath, orthopnoea and bilateral crackles, beginning 25 minutes ago. What is the best next step?

Clinical case 239: The item forms part of an integrated Australian clinical knowledge review in which patient safety is the priority. A 76-year-old presents to an outpatient unit with progressive shortness of breath, orthopnoea and bilateral crackles, beginning 25 minutes ago. What is the best next step?

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