Abstract
The primary survey as established by the advanced trauma life support protocol includes a directed history and physical exam aimed at the rapid diagnosis of life-threatening thoracic injuries. Most of these injuries can and should be found and treated during the initial evaluation of the patient without the need for additional diagnostic studies. In this article we review the role of the primary survey in the diagnosis and treatment of major thoracic injuries.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6-7 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2008 |
Keywords
- advanced trauma life support protocol
- thoracic trauma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine