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Initial Assessment of Spinal Injury
Spinal injury assessment and clearance
Editor, 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…
Haemothorax
Chest Trauma Haemothorax
Editor, February 09, 2004
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.
Simple Pneumothorax
The diagnosis and management of simple pneumothorax.
Karim, London, UK, July 01, 2006
Diagnosis and management of simple pneumothorax.
Tension Pneumothorax
The diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax.
Karim, London, UK, July 01, 2006
Diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax.
Haemothorax
The diagnosis and management of haemothorax.
Karim, London, UK, July 02, 2006
Diagnosis and management of haemothorax.
