What is diaphragmatic rupture?

• A tear in the Diaphragm that allows the abdominal organs enter the chest cavity. • More common on Left side due to liver helps protect the right side of diaphragm. • Associated with multiple injury patients S&S (• Abdominal Pain. • Shortness of Air. • Decreased Breath Sounds on side of rupture. • Bowel Sounds heard in chest cavity (IMP))