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Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
- Esophageal disruption ... (loculated air) ... Air fluid level ... abdominal viscus #cxr ... trauma #diagnosis #signs
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Esophageal Rupture ... Patient had CXR ... concerning for air ... the utility of POCUS ... #POCUS #clinical
Airway Intubation Confirmation on POCUS
Linear probe is placed on anterior neck at the level of the
anterior neck at the level ... Hyperechoic arch=air-mucosal ... If esophageal intubation ... “double tract sign ... #clinical #ultrasound
Gastric Rupture on Positive RUQ FAST Exam

Bike vs Car.  Bicyclist hits anterior torso on mailbox.
Exam Bike vs Car ... for sonographic signs ... Positive #Abdominal #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #Liver #Trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... SpO2 88% on room air ... x-ray (CXR), try ... not seen on a CXR ... #Radiology #CTChest