Point-of-care Ultrasound Identification of Tension Hydrothorax in the Emergency Department: A Case Series
Introduction: Tension hydrothorax is an uncommon emergent condition in which hemodynamic instability and respiratory compromise may occur. Emergency physicians may diagnose tension hydrothorax by point-of-care ultrasound. Case Series: We discuss the key sonographic features assisting in identificati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/91m4t3qh |