Accession Number:

ADA551997

Title:

Trauma Reports. Volume 12, Number 6, November/December 2011

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH VA

Personal Author(s):

• Bruner, David I.
• Pritchard, Amy
• Hubert, Amy

Report Date:

2011-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

Pulmonary contusions are a frequent complication of chest trauma and may have serious morbidity and mortality associated with them. Early recognition, aggressive management, and a targeted diagnostic approach may optimize outcomes for these patients. The authors present a concise, comprehensive review of the current status of identification and management of pulmonary contusions.

Descriptors:

• *EMERGENCY MEDICINE
• *PULMONARY FUNCTION
• *TRAUMA
• *WOUNDS AND INJURIES
• MORBIDITY
• MORTALITY RATE
• PATIENTS
• RECOGNITION
• THORAX

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE