Stab wounds
Usually affect heart if enter via the "cardiac box"
Chest area bounded by sternal notch, xiphoid, and nipple
Gun shot wound can affect heart even if enters at distant site
Usually affect heart if enter via the "cardiac box"
Chest area bounded by sternal notch, xiphoid, and nipple
Chest area bounded by sternal notch, xiphoid, and nipple
Penetrating cardiac injury
Airway/Pulmonary
Blunt cardiac injury
Bronchial injury
Missile embolism
Diaphragmatic trauma
Cardiac contusion
Hemothorax