SAQ 516 – Paediatrics – choking episode with abnormal CXR

Marked out of 16.00

A 2-year-old boy presents after an acute choking episode with brief cyanosis and coughing at home. He now has intermittent cough, appears well, and has normal observations. His chest X-ray is shown below.

Chest X-ray in a toddler after choking.
CXR

State the diagnosis and which side is affected.

(Marked out of 2.0)


/ 2

List four (4) radiological findings that support your diagnosis.

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He suddenly becomes distressed and markedly short of breath. List six (6) ED steps to reduce his distress.

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List four (4) indications for urgent definitive treatment.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 16

Percentage: 0%

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