Cystic Fibrosis with Hemoptysis

3yo F with history of cystic fibrosis presents with fever, cough, increasing shortness of breath that progresses to massive hemoptysis.

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Critical Actions:

1. Endotracheal intubation

2. Consideration of lung selective ventilation strategy

3. Appropriate antibiotic therapy

4. Blood product transfusion

5. Medications to facilitate hemoptysis control