Chest Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Management of Simple Pneumothorax (Chest Trauma).
A
Chest Drain.
2
Q
Management of Haemothorax.
A
Wide Bore 36F Chest Drain.
3
Q
Indications for Thoracotomy in Haemothorax.
A
- > 1.5L blood loss initially.
2. Ongoing losses of >200ml per hour for > 2 hours.
4
Q
What is Haemothorax usually caused by?
A
Laceration of a lung vessel or internal mammary artery by a rib fracture.
5
Q
Management of Diaphragmatic Injury.
A
Direct Surgical Repair - usually left-sided injury
6
Q
Management of Pulmonary Contusion.
A
Early Intubation & Ventilation.
7
Q
Management of Cardiac Contusion.
A
Echocardiography to exclude pericardial effusions and tamponade.
8
Q
What are Cardiac Contusions usually caused by?
A
Cardiac Arrhythmias, often overlying sternal fracture.
