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Investigations

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If the diagnosis is clinically fairly certain, a nasopharyngeal aspirate - NPA - may be the only investigation required, with oxygen saturations measured with a pulse oximeter.

If the condition deteriorates, or if there is severe hypoxia, then

  • chest radiograph
  • blood gases give important management criteria

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