Analytic Review: Blunt Chest Trauma: The Intensivist's Perspective
- 1 May 1986
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
- Vol. 1 (3) , 125-136
- https://doi.org/10.1177/088506668600100303
Abstract
An overview of blunt chest injuries of particular interest to the intensivist is presented. These include injuries of the thoracic cage, pulmonary parenchyma, tracheobronchial tree, thoracic aorta, and heart. The discussion focuses on pathophysiological factors, diagnosis, and treatment.Keywords
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