As there is significant overlap between the manifestations of mild transfusion reactions and the early stages of severe transfusion reactions, the first step is to stop the blood transfusion while assessment is performed. For minor transfusion reactions, it may be possible to restart the transfusion ...
Detailed assessment of bullae Presurgical workup Findings: similar to CXR Determination of pneumothorax size The size of a pneumothorax is assessed via imaging (e.g., CXR, CT chest). How a pneumothorax is measured depends on regional guidelines, hospital policies, and personal preferences: Ap...
A cough is a protective mechanism that forcefully expels air from thelungsto clear secretions, foreign bodies, and irritants from theairway, and can be triggered by various conditions. A cough can be classified as acute, subacute, or chronic, in addition to productive (with sputum expectoration...