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Thoracic trauma: the deadly dozen.

Linda Yamamoto1, Crissy Schroeder, Derek Morley

  • 1Critical Care Services, Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California, 92103, USA. yamamoto.linda@scrippshealth.org

Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
|March 1, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This article details the "Deadly Dozen" thoracic injuries, categorizing them into the immediately life-threatening "Lethal Six" and potentially life-threatening "Hidden Six." It outlines their evaluation and management during primary and secondary surveys.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Major thoracic injuries pose significant risks to patient survival.
  • These injuries are often categorized based on their immediate or potential threat to life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the "Deadly Dozen" thoracic injuries.
  • To delineate between the "Lethal Six" and "Hidden Six" injury classifications.
  • To outline appropriate diagnostic and management strategies for each injury.

Main Methods:

  • Review of major thoracic trauma classifications.
  • Categorization of injuries into "Lethal Six" and "Hidden Six" groups.
  • Discussion of primary and secondary survey protocols for thoracic injuries.

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Main Results:

  • The "Lethal Six" (airway obstruction, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, open pneumothorax, massive hemothorax, flail chest) require immediate intervention.
  • The "Hidden Six" (thoracic aortic disruption, tracheobronchial disruption, myocardial contusion, traumatic diaphragmatic tear, esophageal disruption, pulmonary contusion) require thorough secondary survey evaluation.
  • All 12 injuries can present with varying degrees of severity.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the distinction between "Lethal" and "Hidden" thoracic injuries is crucial for timely and effective patient care.
  • Systematic evaluation during primary and secondary surveys ensures comprehensive management of thoracic trauma.
  • This overview serves as a guide for clinicians managing patients with major thoracic injuries.