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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.