The chest wall is involved in over 50% of thoracic injuries. [2,3,4] Pain and edema can restrict thoracic excursions and limit adequate respirations, leading to atelectasis and impaired ventilation.

Children presenting with drowning to US children's hospitals have low rates of significant traumatic injuries but often undergo radiographic evaluations for trauma. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) ...

Blunt cardiac injury represents a multifaceted challenge in the context of chest trauma, often resulting from high‐energy impacts such as motor vehicle collisions or falls from height. The clinical ...

Most surgical candidates, including many with prior thoracic or abdominal operations, can undergo minimally invasive ...

A man who was allegedly murdered by three teenagers likely died of chest injuries following an assault, a court has heard. Alexander Cashford, 49, from Kent, was found with multiple injuries in ...

Chest pain can indicate an injury to your ribcage, surrounding muscles, or connective tissue. Pulled muscles, fractured ribs, and arthritis are all potential causes. Your musculoskeletal system ...

A blast injury is physical trauma caused by the rapid pressure wave and associated fragments generated by an explosion. 1,2 The resulting blast wave compresses air within open and enclosed spaces, ...

Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...

The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burnt, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and flames. But three studies published Wednesday suggest the cost to human health from the Maui and ...