Injured puck

The Ice Hockey Injury by Phil Stephens

Part V—The CAT Scan

“Rick’s CAT scans are ready.” They all looked at the monitor.

Figure 1—Upper GI

Upper GI tract

Figure 2—Chest

Chest

Questions

  1. What does Rick’s CAT scan of his upper GI indicate about his condition?
  2. What does Rick’s CAT scan of his chest indicate about his condition?
  3. Do you wish to modify your list of possible diagnoses at this time? What new information did you use to modify that list?
  4. Check the data table and confirm that each entry is consistent with your diagnosis.

Go to Part VI—“The X-Ray”


Image Credits
Figure 1—Used with permission of the Division of Anatomical Education, Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Sciences, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Figure 2—Reprinted from Kuhlman, J.E., et al. Radiographic and CT findings of Blunt Chest Trauma: Aortic Injuries and Looking Beyond Them. RadioGraphics 1998;18:1085–1106. Fig. 22. Used with permission of the authors and the Radiographic Society of North America.

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