Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 5: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal and Chest Trauma
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Hemothorax Treatment

To treat hemothorax:

•Support ABCs (secure IV access), administer oxygen

•Insert chest tube to drain the blood and allow the lung re-expand

•May need to administer fluid / blood products to replace the intravascular volume

•Massive hemothorax may need operative control

chest drain
Module 5: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal and Chest Trauma