Chest Trauma

Group 3
Veronica Jamil
Nowsheen Afsar
Objectives
By the end of the session learners will be able to
 Define chest trauma
 Identify the type of chest trauma
 List down the causes
 Identify signs and symptoms
 Identify diagnostic tests
 Explain medical, surgical and nursing management
Definition
A chest trauma, also known as chest injury is any form of
physical injury to the chest including the ribs, heart, and lungs.
Types of chest trauma