The diagnostic-therapeutic algorithm for penetrating trauma

Abstract

The most serious and relatively common injuries associated with high morbidity and lethality include penetrating injuries. These injuries are those which penetrate into body cavities and organs.

The following text does not discuss in detail all disease states, but is a kind of holistic view on the issue.

Keywords

• diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• breathing
• circulation and bleeding
• severe limb injuries
• neck
• chest