Trauma-related pneumopericardium: A literature review

Trauma-related pneumopericardium (TRPP) is the collection of air in the pericardial space secondary to trauma, potentially leading to tension pneumopericardium (TPP) in which the entrapment of air generates sufficient pressure to compromise cardiac output leading to a life-threatening cardiac tamponade and circulatory failure. We aim to classify the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of TRPP and the causes of the subsequent development of TPP. A computer-based search of all published reports on TRPP in the medical literature from database inception to March 2020, on MEDLINE, Ovid, and Scopus; analyzing the data regarding initial status at presentation, extent of injuries, diagnostic and treatment measures with the intention to have an understanding of the clinical behavior and management outcomes of TRPP. The search identified 84 published case reports of 105 patients with TRPP. In conclusion, TRPP leading to TPP is described in the literature as a condition that involves a young male who is subjected to blunt trauma, most commonly in a motor vehicle collision, presenting as a polytrauma patient in a state of shock and low systolic blood pressure, or possibly in cardiac arrest. In addition, he might have a tracheobronchial injury with or without pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum and might require mechanical ventilation

The Lab-Pharmacy Nexus: Unveiling the convergence of scientific research and medication management

The synergies and vital interdependence between scientific research labs and pharmacies within the healthcare ecosystem have been thoroughly explored in this topic. Scientific research labs were portrayed as centers of creativity, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary cooperation that shaped how we perceive the natural world. Pharmacies were acknowledged as essential to patient care for their ability to dispense prescription drugs, promote health, and guarantee regulatory compliance. The discussion shed light on situations in which miscommunication between pharmacies and labs resulted in avoidable mistakes in medicine administration. The story went on to highlight the growing importance of pharmacists in the monitoring of therapeutic drugs, chronic illness care, and diagnostics. The need for collaboration between lab technicians and pharmacists was emphasized as a means of promoting innovation, managing the challenges associated with medication monitoring, and guaranteeing the best possible outcomes for patients. This comprehensive investigation highlights how important it is to collaborate seamlessly in order to promote patient safety, advance healthcare innovation, and improve the standard of care as a whole