Pleural Effusion – CXR Use the meniscus sign to identify a pleural effusion. Use the degree of mediastinal shift to determine preponderance of effusion vs. atelectasis.
Tension Pneumothorax – CXR Identify key features on a CXR that distinguish a tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax on a (5 minutes)
Malignant Pleural Effusion – CXR Use tracheal and mediastinal deviation to help differentiate the etiology of lung whiteout and other large opacities.
