Diagnostic Tests

On Admission: Day #1
Chest X-ray: for suspected pneumothorax
Large right pneumothorax
Multiple right rib fractures

CT scan: routine for falls/trauma
Head = subgaleal hematoma
Chest = right pneumothorax
Cervical spine = wedging of T1 vertebral body (compression fracture)

MRI: for pain post-trauma
Lumbar = negative
Thoracic = Mild fracture of T1, small right pleural effusion
Cervical = Mild fracture of T1

Day #2
Chest X-ray: for status of pneumothorax and chest tube position
Right pneumothorax re-expanded following, chest tube in good position

Day #3
Chest X-ray: for status of pneumothorax and chest tube position
Right lung remains fully expanded, chest tube in good position

Day #4
Chest X-ray: for status of pneumothorax and chest tube position
Right lung remains fully expanded, chest time in good position, increased opacity of LLL suggestive of pneumonia.