SAQ 740 – Respiratory – large right pneumothorax on chest x-ray

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A 25-year-old man presents to the ED with pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath.

A chest x-ray is obtained and shown.

Chest x-ray showing a large right-sided pneumothorax with mediastinal shift.
Chest x-ray

What is the diagnosis?

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List four (4) abnormal findings on this chest x-ray.

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List seven (7) factors that may influence your choice of treatment.

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Total Score: 0 / 13

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