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Flail Chest occurs when multiple ribs are broken in several places, causing a segment of the chest wall to move independently from the rest of the chest. This condition can make breathing very difficult and is usually a result of severe trauma. Treatment typically involves stabilizing the chest to allow for proper breathing and often requires pain management and sometimes mechanical ventilation to assist with breathing until the ribs heal.
Tamponade happens when fluid builds up in the sac around the heart, putting pressure on the heart and preventing it from pumping blood effectively. This can be a life-threatening condition often caused by injury or illness. Immediate treatment is crucial and involves draining the fluid, usually with a needle, to relieve the pressure on the heart.
In both cases, timely intervention is critical. In the case of a flail chest, ensuring that the chest wall is stabilized and the pain is managed effectively can significantly improve breathing. The excess fluid around the heart must be drained as soon as possible to prevent severe complications from tamponade.
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Dr. Annu Yadav, Emergency Physician, Max Superspecality Hospital, Gurgaon, briefs us on flail chest and tamponade interventions.
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