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Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Trauma Patient and Implications ... asphyxia Any rib ... of first three ribs ... Fracture of lower ribs ... injury Two or more rib
Pneumonia on Chest Xray and POCUS

Extensive pneumonia in lower left lobe (red arrow). 
POCUS: Dynamic air
Pneumonia on Chest ... Xray and POCUS ... POCUS: Dynamic air ... AirBronchogram #POCUS ... #CXR #Comparison
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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attenuation or air-filled ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CTChest ... LowAttenuation #Differential ... #Diagram #Comparison
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... for Chest Pain ... in crashing chest ... narrowing the differential ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
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Chest Trauma Complications ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Wall: • Rib Fractures ... #Differential #
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... Crackles / ↓ Air ... pulmonary edema • Air ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #differential ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
We
In the differential ... To differentiate ... usually contain air ... Diagnosis #Radiology #CTChest ... Cyst #Emphysema #Comparison
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Loss of weight • Chest ... advanced disease Complications ... thickening, presence of air-fluid ... high-resolution chest ... Bronchiectasis #pulmonary #differential
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
SpO2 88% on room air ... This post will focus ... Rib Fractures Rib ... structural and vascular complications ... contusions and their complications
Penetrating Muscle Injury from Stab Wound on POCUS

What is the most likely etiology for this finding?
Resolution:
Stab Wound on POCUS ... Differentiate from ... Comparison vs Myositis ... #Stab #Wound #POCUS ... #Gas #Air