V Vielsmeier1, S Hackenberg2, H Schelzig3, A Knapsis3. 1. Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Regensburg, Deutschland. veronika.vielsmeier@ukr.de. 2. Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Deutschland. 3. Klinik für Gefäß- und Endovaskularchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Important organs and structures are located in the cervical region. In case of blunt and penetrating trauma, emergency situations may arise. OBJECTIVE: Emergency management as well as diagnostic and therapeutic steps pertaining to neck injuries are presented. CONCLUSION: Shock therapy and airway management are essential, fast management of neck injuries highly relevant.
BACKGROUND: Important organs and structures are located in the cervical region. In case of blunt and penetrating trauma, emergency situations may arise. OBJECTIVE: Emergency management as well as diagnostic and therapeutic steps pertaining to neck injuries are presented. CONCLUSION: Shock therapy and airway management are essential, fast management of neck injuries highly relevant.
Authors: Jeffrey J Siracuse; Thomas W Cheng; Alik Farber; Thea James; Yi Zuo; Jeffrey A Kalish; Douglas W Jones; Bindu Kalesan Journal: J Vasc Surg Date: 2019-05 Impact factor: 4.268