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Being prepared for emergencies and unanticipated situations in routine clinical practice is very important.[1] Impalement injuries are uncommon injuries resulting from penetration of a solid/hollow organ or body cavity by… Click to show full abstract
Being prepared for emergencies and unanticipated situations in routine clinical practice is very important.[1] Impalement injuries are uncommon injuries resulting from penetration of a solid/hollow organ or body cavity by a blunt object in a through and through fashion, often retained in place on presentation. Accidental impalement injuries to abdomen, chest, limbs and perineum pose complex anaesthetic and surgical challenges due to difficulty in transport and positioning, inadequate time for resuscitation and risk of sudden haemorrhage.[2,3] We report a patient of accidental impalement of the right hemithorax.
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Year Published: 2022
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