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    1. The document describes various chest injuries including pneumothorax, hemothorax, cardiac tamponade, and subcutaneous emphysema that can result from blunt or penetrating chest trauma. 2. It explains the pathophysiology of how air or blood enters the pleural space or pericardial sac causing increased pressure and compromising heart and lung function. 3. The summary highlights key signs and symptoms of each condition such as chest pain, shortness of breath, decreased breath sounds, and pressure changes that result from the buildup of air or blood in the chest cavity.

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    1. The document describes various chest injuries including pneumothorax, hemothorax, cardiac tamponade, and subcutaneous emphysema that can result from blunt or penetrating chest trauma. 2. It explains the pathophysiology of how air or blood enters the pleural space or pericardial sac causing increased pressure and compromising heart and lung function. 3. The summary highlights key signs and symptoms of each condition such as chest pain, shortness of breath, decreased breath sounds, and pressure changes that result from the buildup of air or blood in the chest cavity.

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    Pathophy Personal

    Uploaded by

    Tammy Joie
    1. The document describes various chest injuries including pneumothorax, hemothorax, cardiac tamponade, and subcutaneous emphysema that can result from blunt or penetrating chest trauma. 2. It explains the pathophysiology of how air or blood enters the pleural space or pericardial sac causing increased pressure and compromising heart and lung function. 3. The summary highlights key signs and symptoms of each condition such as chest pain, shortness of breath, decreased breath sounds, and pressure changes that result from the buildup of air or blood in the chest cavity.

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