Trauma is an unusual, but well documented, cause of pulmonary embolism (PE). 1 As we know from Virchow’s triad, thrombosis requires the presence of certain elements, including alteration to the vein ...

The insertion of a chest tube is a common procedure in trauma care, and the Advanced Trauma Life Support program teaches the insertion of chest tubes as an essential and life-saving skill. The purpose ...

Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...

Objective Investigate prevention interventions and potential modifiable risk factors (MRFs) for female/woman/girl athletes’ spine, chest, abdominal or pelvic injury and/or pain. Design Systematic ...