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Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
lower ribs 9 to 12 ... , pulmonary contusion ... Gastrointestinal (GI) gas pattern ... trauma #diagnosis #signs ... #radiology
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Management Pneumonia Signs ... /Symptoms: • Confusion ... radiograph or CT ... procalcitonin level Treatment ... #Pulmonary #Community
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
scans, which can ... with a benign pattern ... scanning at 3, 6, 12 ... #CTChest #Fleischner ... Society #Followup #Pulmonary
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... radiograph pattern ... particularly ribs 9-12 ... Pulmonary Contusion ... #Radiology #CTChest
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT ... chest; CT abdomen ... interventional radiology ... treat - Calcium > 12 ... renal failure, pulmonary