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Chest x-ray demonstrating hyperinflated lungs despite intubation.
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Chest x-ray obtained post-intubation revealed an endotracheal tube in place, with no acute pulmonary findings [Fig. 1].
Chest x-ray demonstrating worsening of pulmonary inflation despite mechanical ventilation and treatment to bronchoconstriction, with possible pneumomediastinum.
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A low voltage EKG obtained during management, demonstrating a hyperinflated chest.
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A chest x-ray obtained after the patient's recovery, demonstrating atelectasis and possible consolidation after prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation.
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A follow-up chest x-ray demonstrated atelectasis and possible consolidation after prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation [Fig. 4].