Presentation
Admitted to hospital with acute respiratory distress. During patient evaluation in the ER, her condition was worsening with sudden cardiac arrest. CXR was ordered after CPR.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bilateral pneumothorax
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- bilateral pleural lines/edge
- bilateral lung collapse
- bilateral diaphragmatic depression
- bilateral subcutaneous emphysema
- no evidence of mediastinal shift
Case Discussion
This case is presenting a catastrophic complication after CPR, with unfortunately fatal outcome.
Courtesy of Dr, Pougatchev.