Module 4: Thoracic Injuries
Segment 5: Open Pneumothorax & Hemothorax
Websites
Chest Drain Education and Support
Chest drainage systems manufacturer's website. Create a free account to access educational materials and videos. (Getinge Educational Institute)
Chest Trauma Case Study
A case study discussing the evaluation of a patient with penetrating chest trauma. (Society of Academic Emergency Medicine)
E-FAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma)
A website with a thorough review of the E-FAST procedure with specific indications in trauma, scanning techniques, and normal vs abnormal findings. (American College of Emergency Physicians)
Guidelines
Chest Drain Insertion for Trauma Patients
Clinical practice guideline from the UK's Midlands Critical Care & Trauma Networks describing the management of chest drains in trauma patients. (Midlands Critical Care & Trauma Networks (UK))
Videos
Hemothorax Explained
A nurse lecturer describing hemothorax using illustrations and radiographic images. (ICU Advantage)
WHO Mortality Database
A searchable database for global mortality statistics. (World Health Organization)
Injuries and violence
The incidence and impact of intentional and unintentional injuries across the age spectrum. (World Health Organization)
Provincial Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Report Card
Links to a variety of statistics related to the care of patients with traumatic brain injury in the Canadian Provinces. (Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation)