Esophageal perforation Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 50-year-old man is brought to the emergency department due to fever and altered mental status. His partner states that, after coming home following a night of drinking alcohol, the patient vomited many times and began to have severe chest pain and mild abdominal discomfort. Past medical history is significant for alcohol use disorder. Temperature is 38.6°C (101.5°F), blood pressure is 90/55 mmHg, pulse is 100/min, respiratory rate is 24/min, and oxygen saturation is 96% on room air. The patient is oriented to person only. Physical examination reveals a crunching sound in sync with the heart sounds, crepitus over the chest, and mild tenderness to palpation over the epigastrium. Breath sounds are equal bilaterally. ECG shows sinus tachycardia without ST- or T-wave abnormalities. IV access is obtained, and fluids are administered. Which of the following is the best next step in management?
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