MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the space between the visceral and parietal pleura (pleural space). The clinical findings in such patients include respiratory distress and tachypnea.

Detailed explanation-2: -The severity of a hemothorax is classified according to the amount of blood present within the pleural cavity. Intrapleural blood less than 400 ml is classified as a minimal hemothorax, while 400 ml to 1000 ml is a medium hemothorax. Anything greater than 1000 ml is considered a massive hemothorax.