Crushed Chest Injury and Artificial Ventilation

Fifteen patients with severe crushing injury of the chest were artificially ventilated with IPPB. They were divided into two groups; group 1 contained seven survivors and group 2 contained the eight who died. It was concluded that the associated injuries were frequently responsible for the final outcome. The indications for the use of artificial ventilation with IPPB were discussed, and the initial emergency treatment of patients with a crushed chest injury was reviewed.