Blunt thoracic injuries
Diagnostics
Reduction of respiratory noise, percussive attenuation. Radiologically, a shadowing of the affected half of the thorax can be seen. A test puncture can be carried out to confirm the diagnosis.
Therapy
A minimal hemothorax does not require therapy. All other forms of hemothorax are treated with a chest tube. If bleeding persists, a thoracotomy and shock therapy are indicated.