Hemothorax Definition, Symptoms & More
Article Sources
- 1. 'Hemothorax: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.' MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000126.htm.
- 2. Gomez, Laura Pumarejo. 'Hemothorax.' StatPearls /[Internet/]., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 10 Aug. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538219/.
- 3. 'Chest Injury Advice.' North Bristol NHS Trust, www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/Chest Injury Advice/NBT002945.pdf.
7. Treatments for Hemothorax
Surgery isn't usually the first treatment used for hemothorax, although it may be necessary if other treatments can't manage the bleeding. A person may be put on a breathing machine or ventilator to help with oxygen delivery. They may have fluids put in through an IV or be given a blood transfusion. They may also receive medication.2Gomez, Laura Pumarejo. ‘Hemothorax.’ StatPearls /[Internet/]., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 10 Aug. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538219/.
The two most common treatments for hemothorax are chest drains and pain management.3‘Chest Injury Advice.’ North Bristol NHS Trust, www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/Chest Injury Advice/NBT002945.pdf.
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