title: Thoracic and neck trauma. Part two.
abstract: In the previous part of this four part series on thoracic trauma the anatomy and physiology of the thorax, assessment and initial nursing interventions, imaging and adjuncts to diagnosis were discussed. Part 2 describes specific chest wall and lung injuries, types of pneumothoraces and their diagnosis and management. Sections 3 and 4 will examine 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.
authors.affiliation: Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Caesar
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ursic
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Curtis
mesh_terms: D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005409:Flail Chest / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries; D013249:Sternum / Q000293:injuries; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy