DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2025.v13i12.003

Pages: 1978-1981

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical profile and therapeutic aspects of chest trauma in the intensive care unit. Patients and Methods: We conducted a retrospective and descriptive study over a period from January 2023 to June 2025 (36 months). in the multipurpose intensive care unit of the Thierno Mouhamadou Mansour Barro Hospital in Mbour, Senegal. It focused on analyzing the records of patients admitted for isolated or other chest trauma. The parameters studied were epidemiological data and treatments administered and the progress of the patients. Results: During our study period, 78 patients presented with chest trauma, representing 3.5% of hospital admissions. The average age of patients was 32 years (range 13–52 years) with a sex ratio of 6.3. Road traffic accidents were the leading cause of trauma (88%). It was of traumas closed of the thorax in 72 case (92.3 %) and of traumas penetrating of thorax in 06 cases (7.6 %). The most frequently noted injuries were rib fractures (58%), pneumothorax (48%) and haemothorax (38.46%). In 28% of cases, chest trauma was associated with head and brain trauma. Fifty-four patients (70%) presented with life-threatening conditions. Chest drainage was performed in 30 patients (38.38), and 19% of patients received mechanical ventilation. The mortality rate was 29.48%. Conclusion: Chest trauma is serious, especially when associated with traumatic brain injury. The prognosis can be improved with good organization and adequate facilities for patient care.