Radiological examination is the key for accurate identification of the source of bleeding. A chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of hemothorax. On chest x-ray, hemothorax is characterized by signs of occupation by pleural fluid, meniscus of fluid blunting the costophrenic angle or diaphragmatic surface and tracking up the pleural margins of the chest wall.
Hemothorax chest x ray
Hemothorax physical examination
Pneumothorax chest x ray
Hemothorax echocardiography or ultrasound
Pleural effusion chest x ray
Pneumothorax electrocardiogram
Pneumothorax physical examination
Hematemesis chest x ray