Deterioration in chest trauma

Overview

Respiratory deterioration can occur following blunt chest trauma for a variety of reasons. A structured assessment to focus further investigations and management is warranted to provide appropriate management.

Description

This resource kit provides participants with the knowledge and skill to manage a patient who has respiratory deterioration in the setting of chest trauma on the ward.

Learning objectives

• Recognise clinical deterioration following chest trauma
• Perform a structured assessment in the assessment of a patient with chest trauma

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