Overview
Clinical Meaning
Hemothorax Management involves blood accumulation in the pleural space from intercostal vessel, pulmonary parenchymal, or great vessel injury.
CNPLE
CNPLE
Hemothorax Management involves blood accumulation in the pleural space from intercostal vessel, pulmonary parenchymal, or great vessel injury. Massive hemothorax: >1500mL or >200mL/hr for 2-4h. Chest tube (32-36Fr) insertion at 4th-5th intercostal space, anterior axillary line. Autotransfusion for massive hemothorax. Thoracotomy indications: >1500mL initial output, >200mL/hr for 2-4h, hemodynamic instability despite resuscitation.
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