title: The management of acute thoracic injuries.
abstract: The injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating injuries to the thoracic cage and its contents require prompt recognition and treatment. An outline of the major problems and recommendations for management is presented.
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000628:therapy; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000628:therapy