Early management of severe chest trauma with multiple organ injury
- VernacularTitle:胸部伤伴严重多发伤的早期救治经验
- Author:
Yueming XU
;
Huping CHEN
;
Xianjue ZHANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
chest trauma;
multiple organ injury;
treatment
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
2003;0(18):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effective methods for treatment of severe chest trauma with multiple organ injury. Methods The injury conditions and the early treatment measures in 87 cases of severe chest trauma with multiple organ injury (especially within 48 h after injury) were analyzed retrospectively. Results Of the 78 patients, 61 patients survived, and 26 died (including 2 patients who abandoned treatment). The total mortality was 29 89%. Primary operation was performed on 37 patients with multiple organ injury, but 7 died (18 92%). Conclusion Diagnosis while rescuing, effective countershock treatment, early operation, protection of visceral functions, and preventive mechanical ventilation may be the important measures to guarantee the success of treatment of severe chest trauma with multiple organ injury.
