Accepted at 6:12 p.m. Mar, 26, 2024 by thomas.holmes
Author: thomas.holmes
Related Note: 1556147858009 2
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- Opacification of the hemithorax on imaging

- Atraumatic and traumatic causes; may be a complication of thoracentesis

- May present with hypovolemic shock (flat neck veins, hypotension, tachycardia)


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- Findings are due to buildup of blood
- Each hemithorax is capable of holding up to 50% of circulating blood volume!


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