A chest injury in an isolated geo-politically sensitive area: Questions in management
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2001
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Rahdon, R.
Bridgewater, F.
Harris, M.
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Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 2001; 16(1):59-61
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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The reported case of a stab wound to the chest occurred in an isolated area with no specialized surgical care available. The need for transport and specifically by air, introduced particular questions in management. On a humanitarian basis and in line with its mandate, the Peace Monitoring Group, a United Nations endorsed entity in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, provided transport to a facility with an appropriate standard of care. The questions of need for patient evacuation and chest drainage, with the timing of this maneuver are considered.</jats:p>