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Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
x-ray Findings in ... Trauma Patient and Implications ... , pulmonary contusion ... , pulmonary contusion ... contusion, brachial
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
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Chest Trauma Complications ... • Myocardial Contusion ... Wall: • Rib Fractures ... Esophageal Injury Lung ... : • Pulmonary
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Rib Fractures Rib ... fracture on a chest ... wall, a chest x-ray ... Pulmonary Contusion ... #Pulmonary #Contusion
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management