title: Thoracic and neck trauma. Part four.
abstract: 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 described 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. This 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: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012307:Risk Factors; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy