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Indalecio Carboni Bisso^1,2, Nicolas Alejandro Gemelli², Cecilia Barrios^1,2

¹Adult Intensive Care Unit, Sanatorio Franchin, Bartolomé Mitre 3565, C1201 AAO Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Pulmonary lacerations from trauma require prompt diagnosis and treatment for favorable outcomes. Early identification is crucial in managing multiple trauma patients to prevent complications.

Keywords:

Critical care Lung injury Multiple trauma

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Area of Science:

Trauma Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Pulmonary laceration, a lung injury, can result from penetrating or non-penetrating trauma.
Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential for rapid resolution and minimizing complications.
Surgical intervention may be necessary in some severe cases.

Observation:

A 21-year-old male with multiple trauma lesions post-car accident presented with tachycardia and tachypnea.
Thoracic CT scans confirmed significant pulmonary lacerations.
The patient's condition improved after the insertion of two chest tubes.

Findings:

Pulmonary lacerations can occur in both penetrating and non-penetrating trauma scenarios.
Early and accurate diagnosis is paramount for effective management.
Chest tube placement can be an effective treatment for pulmonary lacerations in trauma patients.

Implications:

Distinguishing pulmonary lacerations from other thoracic injuries like pneumothorax or contusions is critical in polytrauma.
Special attention is needed for mechanically ventilated patients with pulmonary lacerations.
Understanding potential associated complications is vital for comprehensive patient care.