Chest Trauma

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Chest trauma can i

• pneumothorax (simple and tension)
• hemothorax
• rib fracture and flail chest
• ruptured diaphragm
• aorta injury

 

 

 

Introduction

 

 

The Case of...

a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.

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Causes and Risk Factors

 

 

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Pathophysiology

 

Ruptured diaphragm is more common on left due to the lack of protection from the liver.

This needs to be fixed at some point, as the positive abdominal pressure will lead to abdominal content migration to the thorax.

 

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Signs and Symptoms

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Investigations

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Differential Diagnosis

 

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Treatments

 

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Consequences and Course

 

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Resources and References

 

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