25-year-old female met with a car accident, her GCS was normal, Heart rate – 150/min, BP – 90/60 mm Hg, Respiratory rate of 20/min. On examination, her JVP was raised, abdomen was not tender and she had ecchymosis over her anterior chest. Breath sounds were absent on one side. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis?
25-year-old female met with a car accident, her GCS was normal, Heart rate – 150/min, BP – 90/60 mm Hg, Respiratory rate of 20/min. On examination, her JVP was raised, abdomen was not tender and she had ecchymosis over her anterior chest. Breath sounds were absent on one side. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis?
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25-year-old female met with a car accident, her GCS was normal, Heart rate - 150/min, BP - 90/60 mm Hg, Respiratory rate of 20/min. On examination, her JVP was raised, abdomen was not tender and she had ecchymosis over her anterior chest. Breath sounds were absent on one side. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Tension pneumothorax
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