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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 ... the Trauma Patient ... Pneumothorax, pulmonary ... cxr #chestxray #trauma ... #diagnosis #signs
Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
POCUS There is ... superior to X-ray ... in diagnosing rib ... #Fracture #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #msk
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Chest X-Ray Interpretation ... tumour, cervical rib ... #XRay #CXR #Interpretation ... Checklist #radiology #diagnosis ... #pulmonary
Rib Fracture on POCUS

Instead of poorly-sensitive and time-consuming chest xray for rib fracture, instead just “Point
POCUS Instead ... time-consuming chest ... xray for rib fracture ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk
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
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
 •
Chest Trauma Complications ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Wall: • Rib Fractures ... Injury Lung: • Pulmonary ... #Trauma #Complications
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... Pericardial friction rub ... Asthenic body, h/o trauma ... PCP #ChestPain #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
radiographic findings Trauma ... on axillary x-ray ... rests against rim ... #Dislocation #Diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #msk
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
suffered no head trauma ... This post will focus ... arise from blunt trauma ... trauma are diagnosed ... wall, a chest x-ray
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
POCUS 1. look ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... course based on chest ... completely replace x-ray ... #ultrasound #trauma