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 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...
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...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 ...
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...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...
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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....
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...determine the presence of microorganisms. Another condition under which the test may be performed is
hemothorax, a collection of blood in the pleura.
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