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ModerateEmergencyThe deteriorating patient – NEWS2 escalationuk-plab-1

A 60-year-old man with known COPD and chronic heart failure is admitted with worsening dyspnoea. His NEWS2 score increases from 3 to 7 over 2 hours with rising respiratory rate and falling blood pressure. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

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