Pneumothorax Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 56-year-old woman is hospitalized for septic shock secondary to pyelonephritis. A left subclavian central line is placed, and she is treated with intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and norepinephrine. Shortly after line placement, the patient becomes progressively dyspneic. Temperature is 38.2°C (100.7°F), pulse is 110/min, respirations are 18/min, blood pressure is 96/52 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 89% on room air. On lung examination there are decreased breath sounds on the left and reduced chest expansion. Which of the following findings would most likely be seen on chest x-ray?

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Ground glass opacities in the posterior segments of the upper lobes

Visceral pleural edge without visible peripheral lung markings

Bilateral, asymmetric consolidations with air bronchograms

Clear lung fields

Peribronchial cuffing and septal lines