Case 2

A 56 year old patient presents with sudden onset of fever, chills and fever.

Interpret his chest x-ray.

Answer the following questions before coming to the small group session:

1. What are the radiological criteria for consolidation?
2. What is air bronchogram?
3. What physical findings would you expect to find on this patient?
4. Name a specific cause for this kind of x-ray.
5. If you admit this patient to the hospital, what orders would you include?
   

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