What is the MOST likely diagnosis and appropriate treatment for this patient?
A. Cardiac tamponade, pericardiocentesis Wrong Choice!
B. Cardiac tamponade, resuscitative thoracotomy Wrong Choice!
C. Tension pneumothorax (TPX), tube thoracostomy Correct Choice
D. TPX, needle decompression with 14G angiocath Wrong Choice!
Answer:C
What is the MOST likely diagnosis and appropriate treatment for this patient?
A. Cardiac tamponade, pericardiocentesis Wrong Choice! B. Cardiac tamponade, resuscitative thoracotomy Wrong Choice! C. Tension pneumothorax (TPX), tube thoracostomy Correct Choice D. TPX, needle decompression with 14G angiocath Wrong Choice!