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Hemoptysis in trauma.

R F Wilson1, G W Soullier, R G Wiencek

  • 1Department of Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit Receiving Hospital, MI 48201.

The Journal of Trauma
|October 1, 1987
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Severe hemoptysis from chest trauma can lead to respiratory compromise and cardiac arrest. Experimental models show tracheal blood infusion significantly impairs oxygenation, highlighting the critical nature of airway bleeding management.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Physiology

Background:

  • Moderate-to-severe hemoptysis poses significant clinical challenges.
  • Understanding its pathophysiology is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the importance and pathophysiology of moderate-to-severe hemoptysis.
  • To investigate the effects of airway blood infusion on respiratory and cardiovascular parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 344 patients undergoing thoracotomy for penetrating trauma.
  • Experimental infusion of heparinized blood into the trachea of dogs to assess physiological changes.

Main Results:

  • Six patients with gunshot wounds to the chest and severe hemoptysis experienced cardiac arrest post-intubation.

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  • In dogs, tracheal blood infusion significantly decreased partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and impaired oxygen transport.
  • Reduced systolic blood pressure exacerbated the negative effects of blood infusion on cardiac output and oxygen transport.

    • Conclusions:

    • Severe hemoptysis in penetrating chest trauma is associated with high mortality and complications.
    • Experimental data demonstrate that blood in the trachea critically impairs gas exchange and oxygen delivery.
    • Prompt and effective management of airway bleeding is essential in patients with hemoptysis.