Areas of lung opacification on chest imaging within 6hr of blunt trauma is diagnostic
CXR
Patchy irregular infiltrates
CT
Ground-glass opacities in mild-moderate<unk> s, widespread consolidation if severe
May pick up 70% of<unk> s not seen on CXR<unk>  >20% of lung volume associated with 80% risk of developing ARDS
Patchy irregular infiltrates
Ground-glass opacities in mild-moderate<unk> s, widespread consolidation if severe
May pick up 70% of<unk> s not seen on CXR<unk>  >20% of lung volume associated with 80% risk of developing ARDS
Pulmonary contusion
Airway/Pulmonary
Hemothorax
Bronchial injury
Traumatic pneumothorax
Diaphragmatic trauma
Tension pneumothorax
Spontaneous pneumothorax