SAQ 1759 – Pleuritic chest pain with chest X-ray

A 60-year-old man presents with six hours of pleuritic chest pain and dyspnoea. There is no history of trauma. His chest X-ray is shown.

List three distinct pathologies on the chest X-ray. For each, provide one supportive radiographic abnormality.

(Marked out of 6.0)

/ 6

State three findings from clinical assessment that would indicate a requirement for intercostal catheter insertion in the ED.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

State three findings from clinical assessment that would contraindicate intercostal catheter insertion in the ED.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%