A 67-year-old woman is brought to the ED after falling from a second-storey roof. An initial chest X-ray has been performed.
| Observation |
Value |
| GCS |
15 |
| Pulse |
60 /min |
| BP |
70/40 mmHg |
| Respiratory rate |
16 /min |
| Oxygen saturation |
99% on 2 L/min via nasal prongs |
Pelvic X-ray and FAST are normal. There are no long-bone fractures or open wounds. She cannot move her legs and is awaiting CT to define her injuries.
Initial supine chest X-ray.
State the main pathology shown on the chest X-ray and give four radiographic features supporting it.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
What is the likely cause of her hypotension?
(Marked out of 1.0)
/ 1
Give two other traumatic differential diagnoses for her hypotension.
(Marked out of 2.0)
/ 2
After CT shows no significant haemorrhage, list management steps for her hypotension, including doses and endpoints where appropriate.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
Total Score: 0 / 11
Percentage: 0%
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