Pneumothorax Case Study
Mr. Lopez is a 48 year old male patient who has been brought in to the ED after falling approximately 8 feet from a ladder and landing on his left side on a hard surface. He is alert and oriented with complaints of shortness of breath and pain on the left side of his chest which has bruises and minor lacerations. When the healthcare provider palpates the chest, Mr. Lopez cries out, stating that he feels sharp pain.
Mr. Lopez' heart rate is 125, his breathing is tachypneic and labored, and he has an oxygen saturation of 89%.
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