AAOS Chapter 30 Chest Injuries

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Across
  1. 4. A condition in which two or more adjacent ribs are fractured in two or more places in association with a fracture of the sternum so that a segment of the chest wall is effectively detached from the thoracic cage
  2. 7. Bruising of the heart muscle
  3. 9. The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart
  4. 11. An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity that progressively increases pressure in the chest that interferes with cardias function with potentially fatal results
  5. 12. A blunt chest injury caused by a sudden, direct blow to the chest that occurs only during the critical portion of a person's heartbeat
  6. 14. The motion of the portion of the chest wall that is detached in a flail chest
  7. 15. A collection of blood in the pleural cavity
  8. 17. An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity
  9. 20. A pattern of injuries seen after a severe force is applied to the chest
  10. 21. An occlusive dressing designed to allow air to escape through the dressing but not be drawn back in
  11. 22. An open or penetrating chest wall wound through which air passes during inspiration and expiration, creating a sucking sound
Down
  1. 1. An airtight dressing that protects a wound from air and bacteria
  2. 2. An injury to the chest in which the skin is not broken, usually caused by blunt trauma
  3. 3. An open or penetrating chest wall wound through which air passes during inspiration and expiration, creating a sucking sound
  4. 5. The accumulation of blood and air in the pleural space of the chest
  5. 6. Any pneumothorax that is free from significant physiologic changes and does not cause drastic changes in the vital signs of the patient
  6. 8. Injury or bruising of lung tissue that results in hemorrhage
  7. 10. A pneumothorax that occurs when a weak area on the lung ruptures in the absence of a major injury.
  8. 13. A grating or grinding sensation caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together
  9. 16. A one-way valve that allows air to leave the chest cavity but not return
  10. 18. Rapid respirations
  11. 19. An injury to the chest in which the chest wall itself is penetrated by a fractured rib or, more frequently, by an external object such as a bullet or knife
  12. 23. Compression of the heart as the result of buildup of blood or other fluid in the pericardial sac