Tip - How to Treat Shortness of Breath

This clinical review feature article is presented in conjunction with the Department of Emergency Medicine Education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. Learning Objectives >> Identify the most common causes of respiratory distress seen in the prehospital setting. >> Identify the management options and the goals for prehospital treatment of shortness of breath. >> Discuss the benefits of CPAP for respiratory distress.