Presentation
Intubated and ventilated, increasing white cell count ?infection
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Right upper lobe consolidation
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The NGT and ETT are appropriately placed. Evidence of increased airspace opacification in the right upper lobe with air bronchograms, in keeping with consolidation.
Case Discussion
Air bronchograms will aid differentiation between consolidation and lobar collapse, as shown in this case of right upper lobe consolidation.