Question
Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy Question on Radio-diagnostic tools
A patient is brought to the casualty following a road traffic accident. On examination, the patient is conscious, BP is 90/60 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 40 breaths per minute, and pulse rate is 120 bpm. The X ray is shown below. What is the next step in management?
A
Pericardiocentesis
B
Thoracotomy
C
Pleurodesis
D
Chest tube insertion
Answer
Pericardiocentesis
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Pericardiocentesis