Pulmonary contusion
Pulmonary Contusion
Pulmonary contusion (pronounced: puhl-MON-uh-ree kon-TOO-zhun) is a medical condition that involves injury to the lung tissue, leading to bleeding and swelling. It is often caused by blunt trauma such as car accidents, falls, or sports injuries.
Etymology
The term "pulmonary contusion" is derived from the Latin words "pulmo" meaning lung, and "contusio" meaning bruise. It essentially translates to a bruise of the lung.
Causes
Pulmonary contusion is most commonly caused by blunt trauma to the chest. This can occur in various situations such as car accidents, falls from height, or during contact sports. Other causes can include penetrating trauma such as gunshot or stab wounds.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a pulmonary contusion can include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing up blood (hemoptysis). In severe cases, it can lead to respiratory failure.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a pulmonary contusion is typically made through a combination of physical examination, history taking, and imaging studies such as a chest X-ray or CT scan.
Treatment
Treatment for a pulmonary contusion primarily involves supportive care, including oxygen therapy and pain management. In severe cases, mechanical ventilation may be required.
Related Terms
- Blunt trauma
- Penetrating trauma
- Respiratory failure
- Hemoptysis
- Chest X-ray
- CT scan
- Mechanical ventilation
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulmonary contusion
- Wikipedia's article - Pulmonary contusion
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