uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Massive Haemothorax

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A 19-year-old male is stabbed in the left 5th intercostal space in the anterior axillary line during an altercation. He is tachycardic at 130 bpm with a blood pressure of 85/60 mmHg. Breath sounds are diminished on the left with dullness to percussion. SpO2 is 91%. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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