Common after severe trauma, especially if patient was unconscious at any time
Radiologic changes may be delayed up to 24hr (consolidation)
Due to chemical pneumonitis from gastric contents
No evidence to support prophylactic antibiotics to prevent pulmonary infection
Due to chemical pneumonitis from gastric contents
Patients with penetrating chest wounds who require PPV are at risk
May lead to dysrhythmias or CVA
Treatment
100% NRB
100% NRB
Thoracic trauma
Airway/Pulmonary
Pulmonary barotrauma
Bronchial injury
Tracheal injury
Diaphragmatic trauma
Trachobronchial injury
Hemothorax