Bronchial injury
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Background
- Primarily due to rapid deceleration
- Most occur w/in 2cm of carina
Clinical Features
- Dyspnea, hemoptysis, subcutaneous emphysema, sternal tenderness
- Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum
Differential Diagnosis
Workup
Management
- All lacerations of the bronchi involving more than 1/3 of the circumference need surg
Disposition
See Also
Sources
Tintinalli's
