CTAS 1. A 35-year-old is hypotensive after a stab wound to the chest. He has severe respiratory distress, tracheal deviation, absent left breath

Question

CTAS 1. A 35-year-old is hypotensive after a stab wound to the chest. He has severe respiratory distress, tracheal deviation, absent left breath sounds, and distended neck veins. SpO2 is 82% despite high-flow oxygen. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Tension pneumothorax

Answer

Flail chest

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Pulmonary contusion

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Simple pneumothorax

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Cardiac tamponade

Tension pneumothorax after trauma — RCPSC EM MCQ

CTAS 1. A 35-year-old is hypotensive after a stab wound to the chest. He has severe respiratory distress, tracheal deviation, absent left breath sounds, and distended neck veins. SpO2 is 82% despite high-flow oxygen. What is the most likely diagnosis?