14 The child with chest injury


Indications for cardiothoracic surgical referral


  • Continuing massive air leak after chest drain insertion
  • Continuing haemorrhage after chest drain insertion
  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Disruption of the great vessels






Children who require ventilation as part of the treatment of their chest injury (such as those with significant pulmonary contusion) will need transfer to a paediatric intensive care unit. Critical care management will be needed for transfer and as part of continuing stabilisation in general. Appropriate medical and nursing referrals should be made.


14.7 CONTINUING STABILISATION

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Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by in PEDIATRICS | Comments Off on 14 The child with chest injury

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