Thoracic Trauma - Lethal 6 and Hidden 6 of Thoracic ...
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Thoracic Trauma - Lethal 6 and Hidden 6 of Thoracic Trauma

The Lethal 6 of Thoracic Trauma:

 • Tension Pneumothorax

 • Airway Obstruction

 • Open Pneumothorax

 • Massive Hemothorax

 • Cardiac Tamponade

 • Flail Chest

The Hidden 6 of Thoracic Trauma:

 • Tracheobronchial Injury

 • Esophageal Injury

 • Pulmonary Contusions

 • Blunt Cardiac Injury

 • Blunt Thoracic Injury

 • Diaphragm Rupture



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Dr. Gerald Diaz
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