Pulmonary contusions and critical care management in thoracic trauma.

John P Sutyak, Christopher D Wohltmann, Jennine Larson

Journal: Thoracic surgery clinics 2007;17(1):11-23, v

PMID: 17650693

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Abstract

Many victims of thoracic trauma require ICU care and mechanical ventilatory support. Pressure and volume-limited modes assist in the prevention of ventilator-associated lung injury. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a significant cause of posttraumatic morbidity and mortality. Minimizing ventilator days, secretion control, early nutritional support, and patient positioning are methods to reduce the risk of pneumonia.

Address: Southern Illinois Trauma Center, Southern Illinois University, P.O. Box 19663, Springfield, IL 62794, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2007.02.001

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MeSH Terms: Contusions, Critical Care, Humans, Lung Injury, Respiration, Artificial, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Thoracic Injuries