SAQ 1087 – High-speed motor vehicle crash with abnormal chest X-ray

A 27-year-old male driver has been in a 140 kph motor vehicle crash. He was taken to a rural base hospital and intubated soon after arrival. Current observations are BP 80/40 and pulse 140.

Review the linked chest X-ray.

List six findings on the chest X-ray.

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List five potential diagnoses in order of severity.

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List the next three investigations you would order or perform in priority order, and give your reasoning.

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Total Score: 0 / 17

Percentage: 0%