Hemothorax

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Bleeding into the pleural space
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Disruption of the tissues of the chest wall and pleura
(Intrathoracic structures)
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Hemodynamic response respiratory response
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Rapidity of blood loss space-occupying effect of a large accumulation of
blood within the pleural space
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Hemorrhage tachycardia & decrease pulse pressure abnormalities of ventilation and oxygenation
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Dyspnea and tachycardia