Author/Editor		Sluga, Boštjan
Title		Hude poškodbe prsnega koša
Translated title		Life threatening thoracic injuries
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, Vajd R, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja. Zbornik 12. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2005 jun 15-18; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 324-8
Language		slo
Abstract		In the time of fast transportation means thorax injuries are becoming more common. According to the mechanism of the accident we have to pay attention to the life threating conditions like airway obstruction, tension pneumothorax, open pneumothorax, massive haemothorax, unstable thorax and cardiac tamponade. In these cases prompt action is of vital importance. Urgent action is resuscitation according to the ABC principles. The goal of treatment is a restoration of normal cardiorespiratoy function, haemodynamic stability, treatment of associated injuries and prevention of an infection.
Descriptors		THORACIC INJURIES LIFE SUPPORT CARE PNEUMOTHORAX FLAIL CHEST HEMOTHORAX CARDIAC TAMPONADE