6 results
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
 •
Chest Trauma Complications ... Contusion • Acute Aortic ... Esophageal Injury Lung ... Pneumothorax (Tension ... #Trauma #Complications
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: ED Thoracotomy Instructions
1. CALL FOR HELP.
2. GATHER SUPPLIES.
   +/- Sterile gloves,
Thoracotomy Tray ... GET INTO CHEST. ... to protect the lung ... INSIDE THE CHEST ... Massage Cross-Clamp Aorta
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

60 year old PT, fell on her chest 4 days ago, tender
on POCUS. 60 ... 4 days ago, tender ... of pericardial effusion ... #ultrasound #msk ... #trauma
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
He had no chest ... x-ray and and ECG ... In this case, the ... EM #Radiology #POCUS ... #CardiacUS #ParsternalLong
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... unless prior heart/lung
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This post will focus ... structural and vascular complications ... wall, a chest x-ray ... contusions and their complications ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung