ADDRESSING TRAUMA OF THE CHEST, ABDOMEN AND SPINE

Updated 12/25

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During the summer time, there is an increase 
in outdoor activities. More families and friends 

engage in road trips, camping or hiking.Trauma
may readily occur.

 Learn more about chest, abdominal and spinal
trauma that may occur. Also, enjoy watching the
video: SESSIONS 8 , topics are listed above.

A pneumothorax may occur as a result of a rib fracture.
The punctured lung, collapses.

Scenario: A patient was involved in a car accident. 

Trauma to the chest area, has resulted in a pneumothorax.
He was also having difficulty breathing, so the medical team
initiated CPR and placed an ETT ( endotracheal tube). 
Learn more about: Pneumothorax

 

Learn more about : Sepsis

Trauma can sometimes be prevented!