Monthly Archives: February 2013

Pneumothorax, Questions

1. What is your first line imaging test to diagnose pneumothorax (PTX)? When do you get a CT? 2. How do you manage traumatic pneumothoraces found incidentally on CT (i.e., not clinically apparent, not on CXR)?  What if the patient … Continue reading

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Pulmonary Embolism, “Answers”

1. What decision rules do you use to determine if a patient is low or very low risk for PE? The most commonly used decision instruments for risk stratification are the Wells’ score, Geneva score, and PERC rule. Additional tools … Continue reading

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