Posts tagged ‘blunt chest trauma’

December 3, 2008

ABC's Blunt Chest Trauma Mnemonic

ABC’s Blunt Chest Trauma Medical Mnemonic

A: Aortic Transection B: Bronchial Fracture
C: Cord Contusion
D: Diaphragmatic Rupture
E: Esophageal Fracture
F: Flail Chest
G: Gas (subtle pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum)
H: Heart (cardiac injury)
I: Iatrogenic injury (misplaced tubes and catheters)

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