Abnormality | Comments |
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Large atelectasis | ≥2 lobes |
Large infiltrates | ≥1 lobe |
'Severe' pulmonary congestion | |
'Severe' pleural effusion | |
Pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum | Any abnormal air collection |
Malposition of oropharyngeal tube | <2 cm from carina or above stem cords |
Malposition of intravenous lines | Tip in right atrium or outside lumen (pulmonary artery catheter: tip in right atrium), or change in position |
Malposition of intra-aortic balloon pump | |
Malposition of gastric tube | Tip outside the stomach |
Malposition of drains | Displacement >5 cm or outside pleural space |