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how is hemothorax diagnosed?

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Listen and tap: Fluid in pleural space established clinically by decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion of the affected area.  Cxr will demonstrate pleural fluid, but to know what kind of fluid it is important to insert a needle and look at it directly.

Question 2

what are the tests for hemothorax?

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% of red cells in th: You have to aspirated the fluid, if it id bloody or red & do a hematocrit or the percentage of red cells in the fluid, then can make the diagnosis of hemothorax.

Question 3

recovery  for a massive hemothorax?

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Inadequate info: Depends on underlying cause, patient's age & associated medical conditions, response to ongoing treatments etc. Please discuss it with your treating physician.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a hemothorax?

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Several: Chest pain, shortness of breath, cough & secondary effects of blood loss (such as lightheadedness, dizziness, fast heart beat, pale color, cold clammy extremities, feeble pulses etc.). The extent and severity of symptoms depends upon the size of the hemothorax and its cause. Please talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Question 5

what is hemothorax & what are the main causes of it?

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Hemo = blood.....: Thorax = chest.
Blood filling the chest cavity usually caused by penetrating trauma but can be due to blunt injury with a rib fracture or aortic tear. Can also be due to ruptured artery aneurysm (rare).
Cause of death secondary to lung compression and Great Vessel compression

Question 6

my daughter has hemothorax. what is it in a nutshell?

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Blood in the chest: A hemothorax occurs when blood collects in the chest cavity surrounding the lung, usually from trauma such as a car accident or a fall. The blood can fill up the space where the lung is and collapse the lung. A chest tube is usually placed to drain the blood and allow the lung to reinflate.

Question 7

what is treatment for massive hemothorax?

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ABC ...: A. Make sure the patient has an open airway (may require breathing tube). 
B. Make sure the patient can breathe. In case of a massive hemothorax, this involves draining the blood out of the chest with a tube so that the lung can expand and exchange gas.
C. Ensure adequate circulation. The patient may require fluid or blood resiscitation, as well as control of the bleeding. 
That's just abc ...

Question 8

what is hemothorax?

Accepted Answer

Bloodm in your lungs: This is blood accumulated  in the pleural space or virtual cavity between the lungs & chest wall.

Question 9

recovery time for a massive hemothorax?

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That depends: We would need more information. Was this from trauma? Were there other injuries? What do you mean by massive? How much blood loss? Surgery?
More details would allow for the response you need.

Question 10

what symptoms does someone with hemothorax have?

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Short of breath: Hemothorax means 'blood surrounding the lung'.  Invariably, hemothroax  is caused by a major trauma to the rib cage. Multiple rib fractures can bleed (internally) into the pleural space causing the 'hemothorax' which can produce symptoms of: shortness of breath and pain. Usually the blood is drained through a 'chest tube' placed into to pleural space. The prodecure is done by er doctor or surgeon.

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