Hemothorax history and symptoms

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Overview

The most common symptoms of hemothorax include severe chest pain and shortness of breath. Orthopnea can be another symptom of hemothorax.

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Tachypnea oxygen desaturation:  PMID: 27804245 PMID: 24839567

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signs of occupation by pleural fluid  PMID: 24698396

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PMID:28329116   Radiological examination is the key for accurate identification of the source of bleeding. Enhanced chest CT in combination with CT angiography of the aorta can reveal the bleeding site and the severity of the haemothorax.

PMID: 26448354 y of the chest demonstrates bilateral pleural effusion

History and Symptoms

• Severe chest pain
• Orthopnea
• Shortness of breath