Thoracic and neck trauma. Part one.
This is the first of a four part series discussing thoracic trauma. Part one discusses the anatomy and physiology of the thorax, assessment and initial nursing interventions, imaging and adjuncts to diagnosis. Part 2 describes specific chest wall and lung injuries, types of pneumothoraces and their diagnosis and management. Section 3 examined other types of thoracic injuries and their management, such as trauma to the diaphragm and heart. The final part provides a brief but concise overview of neck anatomy, trauma and management.
Ursic
Caesar
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Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Curtis
Kate
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D000792:Angiography; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013909:Thorax / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed