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CXR Case 102

by Dr Fraser Brims, last update September 11, 2018

A 28 yo man presents with sudden onset left sided sharp chest pain.

P 85, RR 14, SpO2 on air 98%

CXR CASE 102 CXR LITFL

Describe and interpret this CXR

CHEST X-RAY INTERPRETATION

There is an apical left sided pneumothorax.
No evidence of parenchymal lung disease.


CLINICAL CORRELATION

This man needs reassurance to to be left well alone.
There is far greater chance of iatrogenesis with an attempted .


CLINICAL PEARLS

There is no evidence to demonstrate that inspiration / expiration films make any difference to management with spontaneous pneumothoraces.


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About Dr Fraser Brims

A/Prof Fraser Brims Curtin Medical School, acute and respiratory medicine specialist, immediate care in sport doc, ex-Royal Navy, academic

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