The management of acute thoracic injuries
- 1 May 1976
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 31 (4) , 532-536
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1976.tb12363.x
Abstract
The injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating injuries to the thoracic cage and its contents require prompt recognition and treatment. An outline of the major problems and recommendations for management is presented.Keywords
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