APLS CHEST TRAUMA

DDX

T PNTHX -  NO BS , JVD JUG V DISTN

PEIC EFF--  NORMAL BS, JVD

MASSIVE HMTHX- NO BS, JV  FLAT

Table 1: Differences in Neck Veins and Lung Sounds

Tension pneumothorax    

• Neck veins: distended
• Lung sounds: unequal

Pericardial tamponade

• Neck veins: distended
• Lung sounds: equal

Massive hemothorax

• Neck veins: flat
• Lung sounds: unequal