Hemothorax (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is a Hemothorax? Watch this video for a quick overview and to learn about the medical definition.
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➡️ Hemothorax Overview
A Hemothorax is an accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity that often occurs from a traumatic thoracic injury. The initial symptoms include dyspnea, chest pain, and tachycardia.

➡️ What are the Causes of a Hemothorax?
There are traumatic, non-traumatic, and iatrogenic causes of a hemothorax. Here are some of the most common examples:
▪ Blunt trauma
▪ Penetrating chest wound
▪ Complication of heart surgery
▪ Complication of lung surgery
▪ Cancer
▪ Tumors that invade the pleural space

➡️ Hemothorax Signs and Symptoms:
This is how the doctor, Respiratory Therapist, or medical professional can recognize that a hemothorax is present. Here are some of the most common examples:
▪ Dyspnea
▪ Chest pain
▪ Tachycardia
▪ Hypertension
▪ Shallow breathing
▪ Diminished breath sounds on the affected side
▪ Cold, clammy skin
▪ Anxiety and restlessness

The symptoms of a hemothorax can vary from patient to patient depending on the severity. These are just some of the most common examples. We wanted to create this quick video to give you a brief overview of this topic. We'll be breaking it down into much more detail in a separate video.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro`
0:21 - Hemothorax Overview
0:30 - Causes of a Hemothorax
1:06 - Hemothorax Signs and Symptoms

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