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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 ... rib fracture - Pneumothorax ... abdominal viscus #cxr ... #chestxray #trauma ... #diagnosis #signs
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Chest Pain - Diagnosis ... dissection • Pneumothorax ... • Esophageal rupture ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound ... • CXR • CBC
Rib Subluxation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

60ish yo patient presents with left sided CP, SOB,
Point of Care Ultrasound ... No hx of trauma. ... CXR and CTA Chest ... negative for pneumothorax ... #Clinical #MSK
Gastric Rupture on Positive RUQ FAST Exam

Bike vs Car.  Bicyclist hits anterior torso on mailbox.
Exam Bike vs Car ... presence of free air ... Positive #Abdominal #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #Liver #Trauma
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
effusion fluid or air ... cardiothoracic surgery, trauma ... indicated, start CPR ... exclude tension pneumothorax ... #Management #Workup
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Patient had CXR ... concerning for air ... the utility of POCUS ... Diagnosis made at ... #POCUS #clinical
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
US beats CXR on ... Most CXR are wasted ... diagnosis; the ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
SpO2 88% on room air ... This patient’s clinical ... trauma are diagnosed ... x-ray (CXR), try ... not seen on a CXR