Hemothorax is a condition in which blood enters your pleural space, usually from a chest injury. A healthcare provider can diagnose and treat hemothorax.

A hemothorax (derived from hemo-[blood] + thorax [chest], plural hemothoraces) is an accumulation of blood within the pleural cavity. The symptoms of a hemothorax may include chest pain and difficulty breathing, while the clinical signs may include reduced breath sounds on the affected side and a rapid heart rate .

2020年1月4日 · Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the space between the visceral and parietal pleura (pleural space). The clinical findings in such patients include respiratory distress and tachypnea. This activity illustrates the evaluation and treatment of hemothorax and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with ...

2023年8月9日 · In the case of a hemothorax, the bleeding fills the space between the lung itself and the pleura membrane that surrounds it. The severity of the condition depends on how much bleeding there is...

2023年3月6日 · A hemothorax is when there is an accumulation of blood between the membranes lining the lungs (the pleura). The most common cause is trauma, but lung infections, heart and lung surgery, cancer, or even excess doses of blood thinners may also be responsible.

2023年5月29日 · When blood pools in your pleural cavity, the space between the chest wall and the lungs, it’s called a hemothorax. This buildup of blood can cause your lung to collapse.

2024年7月12日 · Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung (the pleural cavity). The most common cause of hemothorax is chest trauma. It can sometimes be accompanied by air in the pleural cavity that may let the lung partially collapse (pneumothorax). Hemothorax can also occur in people who have: Symptoms include:

2024年11月26日 · A hemothorax (plural: hemothoraces), or rarely hematothorax, literally means blood within the chest, is a term usually used to describe a pleural effusion due to accumulation of blood. If a hemothorax occurs concurrently with a pneumothorax it is then termed a hemopneumothorax.

2023年7月10日 · 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...

Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung (the pleural cavity). A hemothorax is sometimes defined by pleural fluid with a hematocrit > 50% of the blood hematocrit.