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Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Findings in the Trauma ... aspiration, traumatic asphyxia ... Mediastinal air - Esophageal ... abdominal viscus #cxr ... #diagnosis #signs
Rib Subluxation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

60ish yo patient presents with left sided CP, SOB,
Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... No hx of trauma. ... CXR and CTA Chest ... #Subluxation #POCUS ... #Clinical #MSK
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
restored to esophagus Clinical ... epigastric/retrosternal chest ... pain Diagnosis: ... underlying friable hemorrhagic ... #management #gastroenterology
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hypoxemia - Workup and Management ... Pneumothorax, Alveolar Hemorrhage ... edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... Troponin), ABG, STAT CXR ... , CTA Chest, Echocardiogram
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
US beats CXR on ... diagnosis; the ... course based on chest ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
substance use • Esophageal ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... - Neoplasm, or hemorrhage
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Patient had CXR ... the utility of POCUS ... Diagnosis made at ... contents within chest ... #clinical
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical ... Cheat Sheet ... detected on CT or CXR ... cause such as trauma ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Massive external hemorrhage ... resuscitation should focus ... definitive airway management ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management
This week, we explore home improvement! 37M stabbed in R chest with a screwdriver. Cool, pale,
37M stabbed in R chest ... CXR clear. ... What's the diagnosis ... #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #Hemorrhage