TRAUMA SERIES - HEMOTHORAX IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Updated 3/26

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Assessment of Hemothorax

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 Aortic rupture may occur as a result of trauma.
Shortness of breath, chest or upper back pain
are some of the symptoms.

Cardiac Tamponade may be caused by penetrating 
trauma such as a knife wound. Pericardiocentesis
is usually done to remove the blood in the pericardial
sac. Learn more, by clicking on the links below:
 Nursing Fundamentals-Part3

The Circulatory System