Thoracic trauma: the deadly dozen.

摘要: Deadly Dozen ... Lethal Six Hidden Major thoracic injuries are known as the Dozen. The (airway obstruction, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, open massive hemothorax, and flail chest) immediate, life-threatening that require evaluation treatment during primary survey. (thoracic aortic disruption, tracheobronchial myocardial contusion, traumatic diaphragmatic tear, esophageal pulmonary contusion) potentially should be detected secondary Each of these may present immediately or events. This article provides an overview 12 appropriate management for each. Case studies included.