Pneumothorax is a medical emergency: the collection of air in the pleural space separating the lung from the chest wall, causing it to collapse and resulting in suffocation. Pneumothorax is caused by ...

Pneumothorax is a medical emergency: the collection of air in the pleural space separating the lung from the chest wall, causing it to collapse and resulting in suffocation. Pneumothorax is caused by ...

The insertion of a chest tube is a common procedure in trauma care, and the Advanced Trauma Life Support program teaches the insertion of chest tubes as an essential and life-saving skill. The purpose ...

HemOnc.org: A Collaborative Online Knowledge Platform for Oncology Professionals The Premier Perspective database was used to identify patients with cancer with ≥ one claim for IGTTNB from 2006 to ...

Now there is a manikin designed specifically to teach the theory, anatomy and skills needed to manage pre-hospital chest trauma, as well as ongoing chest tube maintenance. The right side of the ...

Hemothorax is bleeding and blood accumulating around your lung. This usually happens after an injury to the chest area. Some underlying health conditions can lead to bleeding in the chest cavity, as ...