Hemothorax Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 54-year-old man presents to the emergency department following a high-speed motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, the patient has a GCS of 15, is speaking in full sentences, and has left-sided chest discomfort and shortness of breath. Temperature is 37.1°C (98.9°F), pulse is 102/min, respiratory rate is 18/min, blood pressure is 166/84 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 93% on room air. Physical examination demonstrates bruising over the left lateral chest wall and absent breath sounds over the left hemithorax with dullness to percussion and decreased tactile fremitus. The patient's chest radiograph is shown below. Laboratory studies show a hemoglobin of 9.5 g/dL and platelets of 150,000 U/L. Which of the following is the best next step to confirm the likely diagnosis?
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