# THORACIC INJURY

THORACIC INJURY

Thoracic injury accounts for 25% of  all severe injuries. In a - further 25%, it may be a significant contributor to the subse - quent death of  the patient. In most of  these patients, the cause of  death is haemorrhage. In excess of  80% of  patients with chest injury can be managed non-operatively . The key to a good outcome is early physiological r esuscitation followed by a correct diagnosis. THORACIC INJURY

Thoracic injury accounts for 25% of  all severe injuries. In a - further 25%, it may be a significant contributor to the subse - quent death of  the patient. In most of  these patients, the cause of  death is haemorrhage. In excess of  80% of  patients with chest injury can be managed non-operatively . The key to a good outcome is early physiological r esuscitation followed by a correct diagnosis. THORACIC INJURY

Thoracic injury accounts for 25% of  all severe injuries. In a - further 25%, it may be a significant contributor to the subse - quent death of  the patient. In most of  these patients, the cause of  death is haemorrhage. In excess of  80% of  patients with chest injury can be managed non-operatively . The key to a good outcome is early physiological r esuscitation followed by a correct diagnosis.