Mr. Schwarz's Respiratory Report

Chest X-ray AP

Mr. Schwarz's Chest X-ray



Doctor's report on chest X-ray


Lungs show diffuse bilateral interstitial infiltrates pneumonia in all fields. Possibly pneumocystis carnii pneumonia. Cardiac shadow is slightly enlarged, but it is difficult to visualize because of the infiltrates Recommend culture and sensitivity on sputum culture.

Report on respiratory system


Lungs have crackles in all fields
Air movement is diminished in lower lobes
Oxygen saturation is 91% on room air
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis


pH 7.40
pO2 84 mmHg
pCO2 44 mmHg
Bicarb 23 meq



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