| Thoracic and neck trauma. Part two. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20382371 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In the previous part of this four part series on thoracic trauma the anatomy and physiology of the thorax, assessment and initial nursing interventions, imaging and adjuncts to diagnosis were discussed. Part 2 describes specific chest wall and lung injuries, types of pneumothoraces and their diagnosis and management. Sections 3 and 4 will examine other types of thoracic injuries and their management, such as trauma to the diaphragm and heart. The final part provides a brief but concise overview of neck anatomy, trauma and management. |
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Authors:
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Caesar Ursic; Kate Curtis |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International emergency nursing Volume: 18 ISSN: 1878-013X ISO Abbreviation: Int Emerg Nurs Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-12 Completed Date: 2010-07-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101472191 Medline TA: Int Emerg Nurs Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 99-108 Citation Subset: N |
Copyright Information:
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Crown Copyright 2010. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia. |
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Clavicle
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injuries Emergency Nursing / methods Emergency Treatment* / methods, nursing Flail Chest / diagnosis, therapy Hemothorax / diagnosis, therapy Humans Neck Injuries* / diagnosis, therapy Nursing Assessment Pneumothorax / diagnosis, therapy Rib Fractures / diagnosis, therapy Scapula / injuries Sternum / injuries Thoracic Injuries* / diagnosis, therapy |
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