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*[[Dyspnea]], hemoptysis, subcutaneous emphysema, sternal tenderness | *[[Dyspnea]], [[hemoptysis]], subcutaneous emphysema, sternal tenderness | ||
*[[Pneumothorax]], [[pneumomediastinum]] | *[[Pneumothorax]], [[pneumomediastinum]] | ||
Revision as of 23:50, 23 September 2019
Background
- Primarily due to rapid deceleration
- Most occur within 2cm of carina
Clinical Features
- Dyspnea, hemoptysis, subcutaneous emphysema, sternal tenderness
- Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum
Differential Diagnosis
Thoracic Trauma
- Airway/Pulmonary
- Cardiac/Vascular
- Musculoskeletal
- Other
Evaluation
Management
- All lacerations of the bronchi involving more than 1/3 of the circumference need surg