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)
