Breathing & Chest Trauma

Overview

Upon completion of this chapter, candidates should understand the initial approach to a player with a chest trauma. You will have an awareness of the presentation and management of immediately and potentially life-threatening chest injuries

  1. To understand the initial assessment and management of a player with chest trauma
  2. To discuss the recognition and management of immediately life-threatening conditions
  3. To discuss the recognition and management of potentially life-threatening injuries.