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No breath sounds on the left post intubation.
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From the case:
Misplaced endotracheal tube
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Endotracheal tube (ETT) tip projects over the right main bronchus. Complete whiteout of the left hemithorax in keeping with collapse in this setting.
From the case:
Misplaced endotracheal tube
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ETT has been pulled back and is now appropriately positioned with the tip in between the medial heads of the clavicles. Left lung has re-expanded.
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