Emt

injury where skin is not broken

difficulty breathing

2 or more ribs are fractured in 2 or more places, and fracture of the sternum so that the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage

one way valve that allows aire to leave the chest cavity but not return.

spitting or coughing up blood

collection of blood in pleural space

bruise of the heart muscle

injury to chest, which the chest wall is penetrated

detached chest, movement of chest wall during breathing is opposite than it should be.

compression of the heart due to blood or fluid in pericardial sac

fibrous sac that surrounds the heart

accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity

bruise of the lung

occurs when a weak area on the lung ruptures in major injury, allowing air to leak into the pleural space

open/penetrating wound through which air passes during inspiration and expiration.

rapid respirations

accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity that increases pressure in the chest w fatal results.