Which investigation best confirms Tension pneumothorax?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Clinical diagnosis without waiting for imaging
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Tension pneumothorax is: clinical diagnosis without waiting for imaging.
Answer
Clinical diagnosis without waiting for imaging.
Why not the others: 'Chest radiograph': it would delay treatment of a clinical diagnosis. 'CT of the chest': it is too slow in an unstable patient. 'Arterial blood gas analysis': it shows hypoxia but does not confirm the cause.
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