Penetrating Abdominal Trauma: Guidelines for Evaluation

charles krin, Karim Brohi, London, UK

Tension pneumothorax

Chest Trauma Pneumothorax - Tension

Rib fractures & Flail Chest

Haemothorax

Chest Trauma Haemothorax

Haemothorax

Haemothorax is a collection of blood in the pleural space and may be caused by blunt or penetrating trauma. Most haemothoraces are the result of rib fractures, lung parenchymal and minor venous injuries, and as such are self-limiting. Less commonly there is an arterial injury, which is more likely to require surgical repair.

 

Needle Thoracostomy