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Review
. 1981;70(5):237-50.

Thoracic injuries

S Bertelsen, B Bugge-Asperheim, O Geiran, H Siebke
  • PMID: 7034632
Review

Thoracic injuries

S Bertelsen et al. Ann Chir Gynaecol. 1981.

Abstract

Establishment of adequate ventilation takes the absolute precedence over all other therapeutic measures. Chest trauma has, therefore, the highest priority in a patient with multiple injuries. Bleeding may also be a decisive component. Emergency treatment aims at reestablishing normal physiological functions. Concurrently, diagnostic measures are taken to assess the underlying pathoanatomical changes. Treatment of chest injuries is a team effort of surgical and anaesthetic staff.

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