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Initial Assessment of Spinal Injury
Spinal injury assessment and clearance
, April 01, 2002
Introduction
The diagnosis of an unstable spinal injury and its subsequent management can be difficult, and a missed spine injury can have devastating long-term consequences. Spinal column injury must therefore…
Tension Pneumothorax
The diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax.
, July 01, 2006
Diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax.
Haemothorax
Chest Trauma Haemothorax
, September 30, 2010
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.
