emDOCs Videocast: EBM Update – Hemothorax Management
Today we focus on management of hemothorax, specifically tube thoracostomy size and irrigation following tube placement.
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52 in 52 – #6: The P-CAT Trial
This week 52 in 52 covers the P-CAT trial and pigtail catheters for hemothorax.
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CORE EM: Traumatic Hemothorax
Learn about this key trauma finding and how to manage it like a superstar!
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Managing a Massive Hemothorax: A Guide to Stabilizing Your Patient
A hemothorax most commonly occurs secondary to penetrating or blunt chest wall trauma, with up to 70-80% of hemothoraces due to motor vehicle collisions. These injuries can cause rapid decompensation, but diagnosis and management isn’t always easy. This post is filled with pearls and pitfalls in diagnosis and management of massive hemothorax.
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