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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Hemothorax Pathophysiology

Health Encyclopedia: Hemothorax

Prevention

Use safety measures (such as seat belts) to avoid injury. Depending on the cause, a hemothorax may not be preventable.


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Health Guide

Hemothorax
Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung (the pleural cavity). Causes, incidence, and risk factors The most common cause of... Read more »
Hemothorax
...and tests Your doctor may note decreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side. Signs of hemothorax may be seen on the following tests: Chest x-ray ... Read more »
Hemothorax
...drain the blood and air. It is left in place for several days to re-expand the lung. The cause of the hemothorax should be also treated. In trauma patients, depending on the severity of the... Read more »
Narcolepsy: References
ReferencesHarsh JR, Hayduk R, Rosenberg R, Wesnes KA, Walsh JK, Arora S, et al. The efficacy and safety of armodafinil as treatment for adults with excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.... Read more »
Pleural fluid analysis
...determine the presence of microorganisms. Another condition under which the test may be performed is hemothorax, a collection of blood in the pleura. Read more »