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Diaphragm rupture

Elevated hemidiaphragm: think diaphragmatic rupture or phrenic nerve injury

14 July, 201516 July, 2015 EMKF

What is making your patient dyspnoeic?

14 April, 201511 July, 2021 EMKF

This X-ray makes your anal sphincter tighten…this is why during chest tube insertion you must puncture the thoracic cavity carefully and put your finger through to confirm your position less you drain gastric content.

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