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Thoracic Trauma

Pneumothorax

Chest Trauma

Pneumothorax - Simple

Introduction

Pneumothorax is the collection of air in the pleural space. Air may come from an injury to the lung tissue, a bronchial tear, or a chest wall injury allowing air to be sucked in from the outside.

Emergency Department Thoracotomy

Indications and technique of resuscitative thoracotomy

Emergency department thoractomy is performed in the emergency room for patients in traumatic arrest or profoundly shocked. This article discusses the indications for emergency department thoracotomy and describes the operative technique and resuscitative management of these patients. 

Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST)

A primer on the FAST exam

A primer on the FAST ultrasound examination.

Tension Pneumothorax

The diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax.

Diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax.

Simple Pneumothorax

The diagnosis and management of simple pneumothorax.

Diagnosis and management of simple pneumothorax.

Chest drain insertion

Intercostal Chest Drains

Tension pneumothorax

Chest Trauma Pneumothorax - Tension

Initial evaluation

Chest Trauma Initial Evaluation

Rib fractures & Flail Chest

Pulmonary Contusion

Chest Trauma
Pulmonary Contusion

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