| Front | What are the Deadly Dozen Chest Injuries that must be detected and managed during primary assessment? |
|---|---|
| Back | These are: 1. Airway obstruction 2. Bronchial disruption 3. Diaphragmatic tear 4. Esophageal injury 5. Open pneumothorax 6. Tension pneumothorax 7. Massive hemothorax 8. Flail chest 9. Cardiac tamponade [SECONDARY ASSESSMENT] 10. Thoracic aortic dissection 11. Myocardial contusion 12. Pulmonary contusion |
Tags: 27, chest, injuries
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