SAQ 1147 – Vomiting chest pain and abnormal chest X-ray report

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A patient presents with vomiting and chest pain after discharge from short stay 48 hours earlier with a diagnosis of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. His CXR is reported as pneumomediastinum, otherwise normal, and he re-presents at your request.

List the most likely cause and two (2) other likely causes of pneumomediastinum in this patient.

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On arrival at triage he is febrile, tachycardic and hypotensive. List four (4) initial management priorities.

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After preliminary investigation, several missed CXR findings are identified. List five (5) measures to reduce this risk in your department.

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