Thoracic and neck trauma. Part three.
Previous parts to this series on thoracic and neck trauma discussed 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. This section, part 3 of 4, discusses other types of thoracic injuries and their management, such as trauma to the diaphragm and heart.
Ursic
Caesar
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Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Curtis
Kate
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D001011:Aorta / Q000293:injuries*; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries*; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy