Basics of Hemothorax and Chest Tubes

2. Associated Clinical Findings
• Penetrating Chest Injury
• Clavicle/ Rib Fractures

3. Clinical Features
• Cyanosis.
• Decreased or absent breath sounds on affected
side.
• Tracheal deviation to unaffected side.
• Dull resonance on percussion.
• Unequal chest rise.
• Tachycardia.
• Hypotension.
• Pale, cool, clammy skin.

4. As Seen in USG

6. Worsening Hemothorax

7. Well Established Hemopneumothorax

9. INTERCOSTAL ANATOMY

11. TRIANGLE OF SAFETY

13. Immediate C xray after insertion of
intercostal drain

16. Assisted Ventilation
if
neccessary

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