Hemothorax happens when an injury or other factor causes blood to collect in the chest. Signs and symptoms of hemothorax include chest pain, cold or clammy skin, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, ...

Hemothorax is bleeding and blood accumulating around your lung. This usually happens after an injury to the chest area. Some underlying health conditions can lead to bleeding in the chest cavity, as ...

Spontaneous hemothorax can be caused by a primary or metastatic neoplasm, aortic dissection, coagulation disorders, endometriosis and pulmonary infarction. Hemoperitoneum caused by a ruptured primary ...

To rule out empyema, thoracentesis was performed. Hemothorax developed shortly after the procedure. Are you a member of an institution such as a university or hospital? Learn more about Institutional ...

This video demonstrates the use of eFAST — or extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma — a point-of-care ultrasound examination performed in patients with a traumatic injury to the ...