SAQ 1472 – Stab wound with chest X-ray and ICC insertion

Marked out of 12.00

A 45-year-old man is brought to your ED by ambulance after a single stab wound to the right side of the chest.

His observations are shown below. A chest X-ray has been performed.

Observation Value
GCS 15 (E4 V4 M6)
Pulse 120/min
BP 85/40 mmHg
O2 saturation 94% on 15 L oxygen via non-rebreather mask
Chest X-ray after a right-sided chest stab wound.
Chest X-ray.

Give the main abnormality on the chest X-ray, with supporting evidence.

(Marked out of 3.0)


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List the steps involved in inserting an intercostal catheter in this patient.

(Marked out of 9.0)


/ 9

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%