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Flail Chest-I
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2024
Overview of Flail Chest Flail chest is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the fracture of three or more adjacent ribs in multiple places. It is most commonly caused by direct impacts and trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents or injuries from a steering wheel impact. It can also occur due to falls in elderly individuals with osteoporosis, or assaults involving sharp objects. Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of flail chest is complex, involving fractures of...
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Flail Chest-II
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2024
Managing flail chest, a condition characterized by a segment of the chest wall moving independently from the rest of the thoracic cage, requires a comprehensive approach. It includes a thorough assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnostic evaluation to determine the extent of the injury, and the implementation of appropriate medical interventions tailored to the individual's needs. Assessment: 1. Clinical Evaluation: History: • Nurses obtain a detailed history of the traumatic event,...
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Chest Physiotherapy
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2025
Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) is a therapeutic technique used in respiratory care to improve ventilation, clear bronchial secretions, and enhance the efficiency of respiratory muscles. This therapy includes three primary procedures: postural drainage, percussion, and vibration. It can be performed on spontaneously breathing patients and those who are intubated and mechanically ventilated. Purpose CPT is primarily used for patients with excessive bronchial secretions who have difficulty clearing...
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A Murine Closed-chest Model of Myocardial Ischemia and Reperfusion
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2012
Surgical trauma induces an inflammatory response. Cytokines and endogenous ligands are known to modulate myocardial infarct size following ischemia and reperfusion. We present a modified closed-chest model of murine ischemia and reperfusion using hanging weights to minimize effects of thoracotomy.
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A Rat Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Resuscitation by Conventional Closed-chest Technique
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Cited by 26 •
2015
This article describes a rat model of electrically-induced ventricular fibrillation and resuscitation by chest compression, ventilation, and delivery of electrical shocks that simulates an episode of sudden cardiac arrest and conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The model enables gathering insights on the pathophysiology of cardiac arrest and exploration of new resuscitation strategies.
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Symmetry allows clinicians to compare how the two sides of the thorax expand and contract during the same respiratory cycle. A difference in timing or extent may signal that ventilation is being affected unevenly, such as by airway obstruction, lung collapse, pleural disease, pain, or neuromuscular weakness. This comparison helps determine whether further evaluation is needed.
During inspiration, diaphragm contraction and external intercostal muscle activity enlarge the thoracic cavity. The resulting fall in intrathoracic pressure draws air into the lungs. When these muscles relax, elastic recoil supports expiration. Alterations in muscle performance can therefore reduce the depth or coordination of visible chest movement and may suggest neuromuscular weakness.
These patterns can reflect different problems affecting ventilation. Reduced movement may accompany pain or weakness, while delayed or unequal expansion can occur with airway obstruction, lung collapse, or pleural disease. Chest movement does not identify a single cause by itself, so clinicians interpret the pattern with other findings and use it to guide further diagnostic testing.
Assessment includes observing both sides of the thorax during breathing and noting expansion, depth, symmetry, and timing. Clinicians may also palpate the chest to detect the movement directly rather than relying only on visual inspection. The findings should be considered across the respiratory cycle and compared with breath sounds and respiratory rate.
Breath sounds and respiratory rate provide complementary information. Movement shows how the thorax expands and contracts, whereas breath sounds help assess the accompanying respiratory activity, and respiratory rate places the pattern in the context of overall breathing frequency. Reviewing these findings together gives a broader clinical picture than evaluating chest movement in isolation.
Abnormal movement is especially useful when it is reduced, delayed, or unequal and appears alongside other signs of impaired ventilation. Such findings can raise concern for airway obstruction, lung collapse, pleural disease, pain, or neuromuscular weakness. Clinicians use the pattern to prioritize urgent evaluation and decide whether further diagnostic testing is warranted.