Presentation
Status post trauma. Intubated.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
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Endotracheal tube, enteric tube, left chest tube in satisfactory position.
Left pulmonary contusion and small left pneumothorax.
Multiple left rib fractures.
Case Discussion
This represents a case of pulmonary contusion. After a motor vehicle accident, the patient presented to the emergency department via emergency medical services. Upon arrival, a chest x-ray revealed a left pulmonary contusion.