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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 ... cxr #chestxray #trauma ... diagnosis #signs #radiology
Chest Injury Score for Blunt Chest Wall Trauma
Age - 1 - Per additional 10-year increase starting
Blunt Chest Wall Trauma ... age Number of rib ... fractures - 3 - ... Per additional rib ... lung disease -
Rib Subluxation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

60ish yo patient presents with left sided CP, SOB,
Rib Subluxation ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... No hx of trauma. ... Chest negative for pneumothorax ... , PNA, rib fractures
Diagnosed my own rib fracture! Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Dr. J. Christian Fox @jchristianfox

#Rib #Fracture #POCUS
Diagnosed my own rib ... fracture! ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #Trauma
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
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Chest Trauma Complications ... Chest Wall: • Rib ... Fractures • Flail ... Esophageal Injury Lung ... Contusion • Pneumothorax
Beyond the classic trauma patient during your E-Fast Exam, who else does the Sono-Pros scan?
- Primary
Beyond the classic trauma ... in penetrating trauma ... or blunt trauma ... with broken ribs ... #ultrasound #diagnosis
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Check apices for pneumothorax ... tumour, cervical rib ... Check lung periphery ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... • Fracture at ... (more common) rim ... lunotriquetral ligament ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Reduced Lung Sliding in the setting of COPD Exacerbation and Hyperinflation
60 yo w SOB and hypoxia.
Lung ultrasound ... at multiple rib ... appreciate, making pneumothorax ... pulmonary #clinical #ultrasound ... hyperinflation #mimic #pneumothorax
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... orient in line on long ... #Rib #fracture # ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #trauma