1. Summary
Trauma is an everyday event which is natural and widespread in the modern era. It is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, especially during the productive age and has been projected to be the third most common cause of death by 2010.
Trauma is a major cause of chest injury around the world. In developed nations, trauma usually occurs as a result of industrial accidents, farming accidents, or motor vehicle accidents, which include automobiles, motorcycles and trains.
