Question

A 29-year-old arrives at A&E with a stab wound to the chest. He is hypotensive, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are noted (Beck's triad). What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Cardiac tamponade

Answer

A. Tension pneumothorax

Answer

C. Massive haemothorax

Answer

D. Flail chest

Answer

E. Simple pneumothorax

Practice question

A 29-year-old arrives at A&E with a stab wound to the chest. He is hypotensive, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are noted (Beck's triad). What is the most likely diagnosis?