Pneumothorax Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 46-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. He has left-sided chest pain that is worse with inspiration and significant shortness of breath. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 130/min, respirations are 24/min, blood pressure is 100/75 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 85% on room air. On physical examination, no penetrating injuries are noted. However, there is significant bruising over the left chest wall. Additionally, the trachea is deviated to the right and there is decreased chest expansion on the left. What is the next best step in management?
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