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Thoracic and neck trauma. Part three.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20542242     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Caesar Ursic; Kate Curtis
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International emergency nursing     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1878-013X     ISO Abbreviation:  Int Emerg Nurs     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-14     Completed Date:  2010-09-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101472191     Medline TA:  Int Emerg Nurs     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  158-65     Citation Subset:  N    
Copyright Information:
Crown Copyright 2010. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aorta / injuries*
Diaphragm / injuries*
Emergency Nursing / methods
Emergency Treatment* / methods,  nursing
Esophagus / injuries*
Heart Injuries* / classification,  diagnosis,  therapy
Humans
Neck Injuries / classification,  diagnosis,  therapy
Nursing Assessment
Thoracic Injuries* / classification,  diagnosis,  therapy
Wounds, Nonpenetrating / classification,  diagnosis,  therapy
Wounds, Penetrating / classification,  diagnosis,  therapy

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