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Initial management includes supportive care, respiratory care, antibiotics, and in severe cases, transfusion. Supportive measures include analgesia, and hydration. This should be done judiciously, as overly aggressive hydration can worsen pulmonary edema, and excessive analgesia can diminish respiratory drive and worsen atelectasis. ................
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