A 44-year-old man with subarachnoid hemorrhage is admitted to the ICU. He is intubated and is on a ventilator. His Glasgow Coma Score is 9. CT scan of his brain revealed a subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhage. After several hours of his arrival to the ICU, he is noted to have increased ventilatory pressures and decreased breath sounds on the left. His O 2 saturation remains at 100%.
What imaging modalities can you use to further assess the patient's problem? NOTE: No other information about the patient is available. Source: Case Files Critical Care. ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we make no warranties, explicit or implied, about the suitability, reliability, or adequacy of the information, including data visualization elements and graphics. We do not endorse any medical treatment,…
