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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 ... fracture - Pneumothorax ... Persistent large pneumothorax ... abdominal viscus #cxr ... #chestxray #trauma
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Checklist Outline ... Check apices for pneumothorax ... tumour, cervical rib ... Check lung periphery ... #XRay #CXR #Interpretation
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 ... , PNA, rib fractures
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
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Chest Trauma Complications ... Wall: • Rib Fractures ... Esophageal Injury Lung ... Contusion • Pneumothorax ... #Trauma #Complications
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... US beats CXR on ... #Rib #fracture # ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Rib Fractures Rib ... with rib fractures ... x-ray (CXR), try ... seen on a CXR.2 ... #Lung #Pulmonary