Cathy, What Would You Do for a 19 Year Old With Hymoptisis?

Welcome to harrison's pod class, where we discuss important concepts and internal medicine. To day's case is a 19 year old with hymoptisis. He suddenly begins coughing up large volumes of bright red blood. The physical exam and chest radiograph also point to the right lung as being the major source of the problem. So what would you do for him in your initial management? And we have some choices.