Respiratory Emergencies
Prepared by
Fatma Shoeib Ali
Assist. Prof. of Critical Care and Emergency
Nursing
Faculty of Nursing-Cairo University
Respiratory
Emergencies
Outlines
 Anatomy of Thorax
 Main Causes of Chest Injuries
 Different Types of Chest Injuries
 Signs and symptoms of Chest Injuries
 Primary assessment
 Secondry assessment
 Treatments of Chest Injuries
 Summery
Objectives :
after this lecture the student will be able to:
Define respiratory emergencies
List causes of respiratory emergencies
Describe general impression of pateint with
respiratory emergencies
Enumerate general sings and symptoms
Discuss initial assessment for respiratory
emergencies
Discuss ; def.,risk factors, manifestation,
dignostic procedures , nursing care and
complications of the following
 Rib fractures
 Flail chest
 Pneumothorax
 Haemothorax
 Cardiac tamponade
Introduction
 Respiratory emergencies means any
respiratory problem threats the patient’s life
and requires immediate intervention.
Respiratory Emergencies
•Chest trauma is often sudden
•and dramatic
•Accounts for 25% of all trauma deaths
•2/3 of deaths occur after reaching
hospital
Anatomy of the chest
Two Lungs (right and left)
Heart
Diaphragm
Anatomy of the chest
Pleural Space
Anatomy of the chest
Main Causes of Chest Trauma
 Blunt Trauma- Blunt force to chest. E.g.
automobile crashes and falls.
 Penetrating Trauma- Projectile that enters
chest causing small or large hole. E.g. gun
shot and stabbing.
 Compression Injury- Chest is caught
between two objects and chest is
compressed.
Causes of Respiratory
Emergencies
 Failure of:
– Ventilation: air in/ air out
– Diffusion: movement of gases
– Perfusion: movement of blood
Chest Injuries
Rib fractures
Flail chest
Pneumothorax
Haemothorax
Cardiac tamponade
Rib Fracture
 A rib fracture is a break in a rib
bone.
 Cause is blunt chest trauma (fall,
blow to the chest, etc).
Sings and symptoms
 Localized pain
 Tenderness over the fractured area on
inspiration and palpation
 Shallow respiration
 Pain when coughing
 Swelling and bruising in the fracture area
 Internal bleeding
 Pneumothorax or heamothorax
HOW TO DIAGNOSE?
CHEST XRAY
MANAGEMENT
 Most rib fracture heals in 3 – 6 weeks.
 Generally treated conservatively with rest,
local heat and analgesics.
 Monitor for the sign of associated injuries.
 Rest and do not do physical activity.
 Adequate pain relief
Flail Chest
 The breaking of 2
or more ribs in 2
or more places
resulting in free-
floating rib segments.
Flail Chest
The flail segment has no bony or
cartilaginous connection
Moves independently of the chest wall
Paradoxical chest movement
Flail Chest
S/S of Flail Chest
 Shortness of Breath
 Paradoxical Movement
 Bruising/Swelling
 Crepitus( Grinding of bone ends on
palpation)
 Tachycardia
 Hypotension
PARADOXICAL MOVEMENT
 The flail portion of the chest is
sucked in with inspiration, instead of
expanding outward
Flail Chest is a True Emergency
Diagnosis:
 Palpation : crepitus and tenderness
near fractured ribs.
 chest x-ray
 ABGs
Management of Flail Chest
 ABC’s with c-spine control as indicated
 High Flow oxygen that may include
 Monitor Patient for signs of Pneumothorax
or Tension Pneumothorax
 Contact hospital as soon as possible
Bulky Dressing for splint of Flail
Chest
 Use Trauma bandage
to splint ribs.
BLS Plus Care
 Monitor Cardiac Rhythm
 Establish IV access
 Airway management to include Intubation
 Observe for patient to develop Pneumothorax and
even worse Tension Pneumothorax
 If Tension Develops Needle Decompress affected
side
 Rapid Transport! Remember a True Emergency
Simple/Closed Pneumothorax
 Opening in lung tissue
that leaks air into chest
cavity
 Blunt trauma is main
cause
 May be spontaneous
 Usually self correcting
S/S of Simple/Closed
Pneumothorax
 Chest Pain
 Dyspnea
 Tachypnea
 Decreased Breath Sounds on Affected Side
Treatment for Simple/Closed
Pneumothorax
 ABC’s with C-spine control
 Airway Assistance as needed
 If not contraindicated transport in semi-
sitting position
 Provide supportive care
 Contact Hospital as soon as possible
BLS Plus Care
 Cardiac Monitor
 IV access and Draw Blood Samples
 Provide Airway Management which
includes possible Intubation
 Monitor for Development of Tension
Pneumothorax
Open Pneumothorax
 Opening in chest
cavity that allows air
to enter pleural cavity
 Causes the lung to
collapse due to
increased pressure in
pleural cavity
 Can be life threatening
and can deteriorate
rapidly
Open Pneumothorax
Open Pneumothorax
Inhale
Open Pneumothorax
Exhale
Open Pneumothorax
Inhale
Open Pneumothorax
Exhale
Open Pneumothoarx
Inhale
Open Pnuemothorax
Inhale
S/S of Open Pneumothorax
 Dyspnea
 Sudden sharp pain
 Subcutaneous Emphysema
 Decreased lung sounds on affected side
 Red Bubbles on Exhalation from wound
Subcutaneous Emphysema
 Air collects in subcutaneous fat from
pressure of air in pleural cavity
 Feels like rice crispies or bubble wrap
 Can be seen from neck to groin area
Treatment for Open
Pneumothorax
 ABC’s with c-spine control as indicated
 High Flow oxygen
 Listen for decreased breath sounds on
affected side
 Apply occlusive dressing to wound
 Notify Hospital as soon as possible
Occlusive Dressing
BLS Plus Care
 Monitor Heart Rhythm
 Establish IV Access and Draw Blood
Samples
 Airway Control that may include Intubation
 Monitor for Tension Pneumothorax
Tension Pneumothorax
 Air builds in pleural space with no where
for the air to escape
 Results in collapse of lung on affected side
that results in pressure on mediastium,the
other lung, and great vessels
Tension Pneumothorax
Each time we inhale,
the lung collapses further. There
is no place for the air to
escape..
Tension Pneumothorax
Each time we inhale,
the lung collapses further. There
is no place for the air to
escape..
Tension Pneumothorax
Heart is being
compressed
The trachea is
pushed to
the good side
S/S of Tension Pneumothorax
 Anxiety/Restlessness
 Severe Dyspnea
 Absent Breath sounds
on affected side
 Tachypnea
 Tachycardia
 Poor Color
 Accessory Muscle Use
 JVD
 Hypotension
 Tracheal Deviation
(late if seen at all)
Treatment of Tension
Pneumothorax
 ABC’s with c-spine as indicated
 High Flow oxygen including BVM
 Needle Decompression of Affected Side
 Treat for S/S of Shock
 Notify Hospital as soon as possible
BLS Plus Care
 Monitor Cardiac Rhythm
 Establish IV access and Draw Blood
Samples
 Airway control including Intubation
Needle Decompression
 Locate 2-3 Intercostal space midclavicular line
 Cleanse area using aseptic technique
 Insert catheter ( 14g or larger) at least 3” in length
over the top of the 3rd rib( nerve, artery, vein lie
along bottom of rib)
 Remove Stylette and listen for rush of air
 Place Flutter valve over catheter
 Reassess for Improvement
Needle Decompression
Nursing Diagnosis
 Impaired Gas Exchange
 Ineffective Breathing Pattern
 Acute Pain
Nursing Diagnosis
 Anxiety
 Disturbed Body
 Compromised Family Coping
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
 Continuous respiratory assessment
 Optimizing oxygenation and ventilation,
 Maintaining the chest tube system
 Providing comfort and emotional support
 Maintaining surveillance for complications.
Hemothorax
 Occurs when pleural space fills with blood
 Usually occurs due to lacerated blood vessel
in thorax
 As blood increases, it puts pressure on heart
and other vessels in chest cavity
 Each Lung can hold 1.5 liters of blood
Hemothorax
Hemothorax
Hemothorax
Hemothorax
Hemothorax
Hemothorax
May put pressure on the heart
S/S of Hemothorax
 Anxiety/Restlessness
 Tachypnea
 Signs of Shock
 Frothy, Bloody Sputum
 Diminished Breath Sounds on Affected Side
 Tachycardia
Treatment for Hemothorax
 ABC’s with c-spine control as indicated
 Secure Airway assist ventilation if necessary
 General Shock Care due to Blood loss
 Chest tube for drainage
 Consider Left Lateral Recumbent position if not
contraindicated
 RAPID TRANSPORT
 Contact Hospital as soon as possible
BLS Plus Care
 Monitor Cardiac Rhythm
 Establish Large Bore IV preferably 2 and
draw blood samples
 Airway management to include Intubation
 Rapid Transport
 If Development of Hemo/Pneumothorax
needle decompression may be indicated
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
 Ineffective Airway Clearance
 Ineffective Breathing Pattern
 Impaired Gas Exchange
 Pain
 Risk for Infection
 Activity Intolerance
 Anxiety
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
 Impaired tissue perfusion
 Ineffective individual coping
 Altered health maintenance
Nursing Intervention
 Frequent and prompt Respiratory
assessment
 Adequate oxygenation
 Analgesia to improve ventilation.
 Clearing secretion
 Stabilize the thoracic cage
 Deep breathing exercises
 Intubation and mechanical ventilation may
be required to prevent further hypoxia
Nursing Intervention
 Pain Control
 Alternative to relieve pain:
– Epidural Anesthesia.
– Wearing a chest binder
 Maintain IV flow rates
Nursing Intervention
 Monitor S/S of adequate tissue perfusion
 Anxiety reducing techniques
 Coping mechanism
 Heath education/teaching
Pericardial Tamponade
 Blood and fluids
leak into the
pericardial sac
which surrounds the
heart.
 As the pericardial
sac fills, it causes
the sac to expand
until it cannot
expand anymore
pericardial sac
Pericardial Tamponade
 Once the pericardial
sac can’t expand
anymore, the fluid
starts putting
pressure on the heart
 Now the heart can’t
fully expand and
can’t pump
effectively.
Pericardial Tamponade
 With poor pumping the
blood pressure starts to
drop.
 The heart rate starts to
increase to compensate
but is unable
 The patient’s level of
conscious drops, and
eventually the patient
goes in cardiac arrest
S/S of Pericardial Tamponade
 Distended Neck Veins
 Increased Heart Rate
 Respiratory Rate increases
 Poor skin color
 Hypotension
 Death
Treatment of Pericardial
Tamponade
 ABC’s with c-spine control as indicated
 High Flow oxygen which may include
 What patient needs is pericardiocentesis
 Treat S/S of shock
 Rapid Transport
 Notify Hospital as soon as possible
BLS Plus Care
 Cardiac Monitor
 Large Bore IV access
 Rapid Transport
Initial Assessment
 Airway – open, no noises
 Breathing – 12-20 times per minute
 Circulation – warm, pink, dry, strong
pulses
 Disability – mental status clear
 Vital Signs
General Impression of Patient
 Position
 Color
 Mental Status
 Ability to Speak
 Respiratory Effort
Is this patient in distress?
Look for pursed lip breathing or
prolonged expiration
Tripod position suggests distress, resting
weight on knees helps with chest expansion
Slow labored breathing is a sign of respiratory
failure
Cyanosis – blue discoloration
suggests hypoxia
Signs and symptoms
 Inadequate breathing: inadequate rate or
volume , inadequate chest rise and fall, little
air movement from mouth and nose
diminished breath sounds during
auscultation.
 Altered mental status.
 Tripod position.
 Abnormal sounds: snoring, stridor,
gurgling, coughing, wheezing, crackles.
 Use of neck muscles
 retractions of the intercostal muscles
during breathing.
 See-saw motion of the chest and abdomen.
Signs and symptoms: cont.,
 Nasal flaring.
 Diaphoretic: sweaty from effort to breath.
 Having difficulty talking.
 Hypoxia signs: pallor, cyanosis, pulse-ox.
below 95%, sluggish pupil response.
 Pursed lips during exhalation is
characteristic of patients with chronic
respiratory diseases.
Signs and symptoms: cont.,
 Agitated, confused facial expression.
 Pulsus paradoxus: drop in blood pressure (or
pulse strength) during inhalation.
 Paradoxical motion: an area of the chest
moves inward during inhalation and outward
during exhalation.
 Abnormal pulse: fast at first due to anxiety,
later slow because the heart is not getting
enough oxygen.
Signs and symptoms: cont.,
Summary
Chest Injuries are common and often life threatening
in trauma patients. So, Rapid identification and
treatment of these patients is paramount to patient
survival. Airway management is very important and
aggressive management is sometimes needed for
proper management of most chest injuries.
The END
 Questions?
 Comments
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تخذير.ppt

  • 1. Respiratory Emergencies Prepared by Fatma Shoeib Ali Assist. Prof. of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Faculty of Nursing-Cairo University
  • 3. Outlines  Anatomy of Thorax  Main Causes of Chest Injuries  Different Types of Chest Injuries  Signs and symptoms of Chest Injuries  Primary assessment  Secondry assessment  Treatments of Chest Injuries  Summery
  • 4. Objectives : after this lecture the student will be able to: Define respiratory emergencies List causes of respiratory emergencies Describe general impression of pateint with respiratory emergencies Enumerate general sings and symptoms
  • 5. Discuss initial assessment for respiratory emergencies Discuss ; def.,risk factors, manifestation, dignostic procedures , nursing care and complications of the following  Rib fractures  Flail chest  Pneumothorax  Haemothorax  Cardiac tamponade
  • 7.  Respiratory emergencies means any respiratory problem threats the patient’s life and requires immediate intervention. Respiratory Emergencies
  • 8. •Chest trauma is often sudden •and dramatic •Accounts for 25% of all trauma deaths •2/3 of deaths occur after reaching hospital
  • 9. Anatomy of the chest Two Lungs (right and left) Heart Diaphragm
  • 10. Anatomy of the chest Pleural Space
  • 11. Anatomy of the chest
  • 12. Main Causes of Chest Trauma  Blunt Trauma- Blunt force to chest. E.g. automobile crashes and falls.  Penetrating Trauma- Projectile that enters chest causing small or large hole. E.g. gun shot and stabbing.  Compression Injury- Chest is caught between two objects and chest is compressed.
  • 13. Causes of Respiratory Emergencies  Failure of: – Ventilation: air in/ air out – Diffusion: movement of gases – Perfusion: movement of blood
  • 14. Chest Injuries Rib fractures Flail chest Pneumothorax Haemothorax Cardiac tamponade
  • 15. Rib Fracture  A rib fracture is a break in a rib bone.  Cause is blunt chest trauma (fall, blow to the chest, etc).
  • 16. Sings and symptoms  Localized pain  Tenderness over the fractured area on inspiration and palpation  Shallow respiration  Pain when coughing  Swelling and bruising in the fracture area  Internal bleeding  Pneumothorax or heamothorax
  • 18. MANAGEMENT  Most rib fracture heals in 3 – 6 weeks.  Generally treated conservatively with rest, local heat and analgesics.  Monitor for the sign of associated injuries.  Rest and do not do physical activity.  Adequate pain relief
  • 19. Flail Chest  The breaking of 2 or more ribs in 2 or more places resulting in free- floating rib segments.
  • 20. Flail Chest The flail segment has no bony or cartilaginous connection Moves independently of the chest wall Paradoxical chest movement
  • 22. S/S of Flail Chest  Shortness of Breath  Paradoxical Movement  Bruising/Swelling  Crepitus( Grinding of bone ends on palpation)  Tachycardia  Hypotension
  • 23. PARADOXICAL MOVEMENT  The flail portion of the chest is sucked in with inspiration, instead of expanding outward
  • 24. Flail Chest is a True Emergency
  • 25. Diagnosis:  Palpation : crepitus and tenderness near fractured ribs.  chest x-ray  ABGs
  • 26. Management of Flail Chest  ABC’s with c-spine control as indicated  High Flow oxygen that may include  Monitor Patient for signs of Pneumothorax or Tension Pneumothorax  Contact hospital as soon as possible
  • 27. Bulky Dressing for splint of Flail Chest  Use Trauma bandage to splint ribs.
  • 28. BLS Plus Care  Monitor Cardiac Rhythm  Establish IV access  Airway management to include Intubation  Observe for patient to develop Pneumothorax and even worse Tension Pneumothorax  If Tension Develops Needle Decompress affected side  Rapid Transport! Remember a True Emergency
  • 29. Simple/Closed Pneumothorax  Opening in lung tissue that leaks air into chest cavity  Blunt trauma is main cause  May be spontaneous  Usually self correcting
  • 30. S/S of Simple/Closed Pneumothorax  Chest Pain  Dyspnea  Tachypnea  Decreased Breath Sounds on Affected Side
  • 31. Treatment for Simple/Closed Pneumothorax  ABC’s with C-spine control  Airway Assistance as needed  If not contraindicated transport in semi- sitting position  Provide supportive care  Contact Hospital as soon as possible
  • 32. BLS Plus Care  Cardiac Monitor  IV access and Draw Blood Samples  Provide Airway Management which includes possible Intubation  Monitor for Development of Tension Pneumothorax
  • 33. Open Pneumothorax  Opening in chest cavity that allows air to enter pleural cavity  Causes the lung to collapse due to increased pressure in pleural cavity  Can be life threatening and can deteriorate rapidly
  • 41. S/S of Open Pneumothorax  Dyspnea  Sudden sharp pain  Subcutaneous Emphysema  Decreased lung sounds on affected side  Red Bubbles on Exhalation from wound
  • 42. Subcutaneous Emphysema  Air collects in subcutaneous fat from pressure of air in pleural cavity  Feels like rice crispies or bubble wrap  Can be seen from neck to groin area
  • 43. Treatment for Open Pneumothorax  ABC’s with c-spine control as indicated  High Flow oxygen  Listen for decreased breath sounds on affected side  Apply occlusive dressing to wound  Notify Hospital as soon as possible
  • 45. BLS Plus Care  Monitor Heart Rhythm  Establish IV Access and Draw Blood Samples  Airway Control that may include Intubation  Monitor for Tension Pneumothorax
  • 46. Tension Pneumothorax  Air builds in pleural space with no where for the air to escape  Results in collapse of lung on affected side that results in pressure on mediastium,the other lung, and great vessels
  • 47. Tension Pneumothorax Each time we inhale, the lung collapses further. There is no place for the air to escape..
  • 48. Tension Pneumothorax Each time we inhale, the lung collapses further. There is no place for the air to escape..
  • 49. Tension Pneumothorax Heart is being compressed The trachea is pushed to the good side
  • 50. S/S of Tension Pneumothorax  Anxiety/Restlessness  Severe Dyspnea  Absent Breath sounds on affected side  Tachypnea  Tachycardia  Poor Color  Accessory Muscle Use  JVD  Hypotension  Tracheal Deviation (late if seen at all)
  • 51. Treatment of Tension Pneumothorax  ABC’s with c-spine as indicated  High Flow oxygen including BVM  Needle Decompression of Affected Side  Treat for S/S of Shock  Notify Hospital as soon as possible
  • 52. BLS Plus Care  Monitor Cardiac Rhythm  Establish IV access and Draw Blood Samples  Airway control including Intubation
  • 53. Needle Decompression  Locate 2-3 Intercostal space midclavicular line  Cleanse area using aseptic technique  Insert catheter ( 14g or larger) at least 3” in length over the top of the 3rd rib( nerve, artery, vein lie along bottom of rib)  Remove Stylette and listen for rush of air  Place Flutter valve over catheter  Reassess for Improvement
  • 55. Nursing Diagnosis  Impaired Gas Exchange  Ineffective Breathing Pattern  Acute Pain
  • 56. Nursing Diagnosis  Anxiety  Disturbed Body  Compromised Family Coping
  • 57. NURSING INTERVENTIONS  Continuous respiratory assessment  Optimizing oxygenation and ventilation,  Maintaining the chest tube system  Providing comfort and emotional support  Maintaining surveillance for complications.
  • 58. Hemothorax  Occurs when pleural space fills with blood  Usually occurs due to lacerated blood vessel in thorax  As blood increases, it puts pressure on heart and other vessels in chest cavity  Each Lung can hold 1.5 liters of blood
  • 65. S/S of Hemothorax  Anxiety/Restlessness  Tachypnea  Signs of Shock  Frothy, Bloody Sputum  Diminished Breath Sounds on Affected Side  Tachycardia
  • 66. Treatment for Hemothorax  ABC’s with c-spine control as indicated  Secure Airway assist ventilation if necessary  General Shock Care due to Blood loss  Chest tube for drainage  Consider Left Lateral Recumbent position if not contraindicated  RAPID TRANSPORT  Contact Hospital as soon as possible
  • 67. BLS Plus Care  Monitor Cardiac Rhythm  Establish Large Bore IV preferably 2 and draw blood samples  Airway management to include Intubation  Rapid Transport  If Development of Hemo/Pneumothorax needle decompression may be indicated
  • 68. NURSING DIAGNOSIS  Ineffective Airway Clearance  Ineffective Breathing Pattern  Impaired Gas Exchange  Pain  Risk for Infection  Activity Intolerance  Anxiety
  • 69. NURSING DIAGNOSIS  Impaired tissue perfusion  Ineffective individual coping  Altered health maintenance
  • 70. Nursing Intervention  Frequent and prompt Respiratory assessment  Adequate oxygenation  Analgesia to improve ventilation.  Clearing secretion  Stabilize the thoracic cage  Deep breathing exercises  Intubation and mechanical ventilation may be required to prevent further hypoxia
  • 71. Nursing Intervention  Pain Control  Alternative to relieve pain: – Epidural Anesthesia. – Wearing a chest binder  Maintain IV flow rates
  • 72. Nursing Intervention  Monitor S/S of adequate tissue perfusion  Anxiety reducing techniques  Coping mechanism  Heath education/teaching
  • 73. Pericardial Tamponade  Blood and fluids leak into the pericardial sac which surrounds the heart.  As the pericardial sac fills, it causes the sac to expand until it cannot expand anymore pericardial sac
  • 74. Pericardial Tamponade  Once the pericardial sac can’t expand anymore, the fluid starts putting pressure on the heart  Now the heart can’t fully expand and can’t pump effectively.
  • 75. Pericardial Tamponade  With poor pumping the blood pressure starts to drop.  The heart rate starts to increase to compensate but is unable  The patient’s level of conscious drops, and eventually the patient goes in cardiac arrest
  • 76. S/S of Pericardial Tamponade  Distended Neck Veins  Increased Heart Rate  Respiratory Rate increases  Poor skin color  Hypotension  Death
  • 77. Treatment of Pericardial Tamponade  ABC’s with c-spine control as indicated  High Flow oxygen which may include  What patient needs is pericardiocentesis  Treat S/S of shock  Rapid Transport  Notify Hospital as soon as possible
  • 78. BLS Plus Care  Cardiac Monitor  Large Bore IV access  Rapid Transport
  • 79. Initial Assessment  Airway – open, no noises  Breathing – 12-20 times per minute  Circulation – warm, pink, dry, strong pulses  Disability – mental status clear  Vital Signs
  • 80. General Impression of Patient  Position  Color  Mental Status  Ability to Speak  Respiratory Effort
  • 81. Is this patient in distress?
  • 82. Look for pursed lip breathing or prolonged expiration
  • 83. Tripod position suggests distress, resting weight on knees helps with chest expansion
  • 84. Slow labored breathing is a sign of respiratory failure
  • 85. Cyanosis – blue discoloration suggests hypoxia
  • 86. Signs and symptoms  Inadequate breathing: inadequate rate or volume , inadequate chest rise and fall, little air movement from mouth and nose diminished breath sounds during auscultation.  Altered mental status.  Tripod position.
  • 87.  Abnormal sounds: snoring, stridor, gurgling, coughing, wheezing, crackles.  Use of neck muscles  retractions of the intercostal muscles during breathing.  See-saw motion of the chest and abdomen. Signs and symptoms: cont.,
  • 88.  Nasal flaring.  Diaphoretic: sweaty from effort to breath.  Having difficulty talking.  Hypoxia signs: pallor, cyanosis, pulse-ox. below 95%, sluggish pupil response.  Pursed lips during exhalation is characteristic of patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Signs and symptoms: cont.,
  • 89.  Agitated, confused facial expression.  Pulsus paradoxus: drop in blood pressure (or pulse strength) during inhalation.  Paradoxical motion: an area of the chest moves inward during inhalation and outward during exhalation.  Abnormal pulse: fast at first due to anxiety, later slow because the heart is not getting enough oxygen. Signs and symptoms: cont.,
  • 90. Summary Chest Injuries are common and often life threatening in trauma patients. So, Rapid identification and treatment of these patients is paramount to patient survival. Airway management is very important and aggressive management is sometimes needed for proper management of most chest injuries.
  • 91. The END  Questions?  Comments Thank You