Did JFK have a Collapsed Right Lung?

[RobertP]

Think of all the clues that would indicate a collapsed right lung and an ensuing tension pneumothorax and we will talk about this distinct possibility tomorrow.

[RobertP]

First clues:Several Parkland ER doctors reported JFK's trachea to be deviated slightly to the left.Essentially dealing with a non-responsive, pulseless patient, they were taking the time to insert chest tubes; presumably, as was claimed later on, to relieve a condition known as "subcutaneous emphysema".More later tonight.

[RobertP]

Sorry to take so long to complete this thread. I've been rather busy, as of late, and haven't had the time to pay proper attention to this matter.First, we have to understand a condition of the lungs and chest cavity referred to as "tension pneumothorax". In a healthy person, each time a breath is taken, the diaphragm moves downward, creating negative pressure in the pleural cavity. The lungs, being basically two airtight elastic bags, respond by inflating with air. Everything goes along fine until there is a compromise (hole) in either the walls of the pleural (chest) cavity or a hole in the material of the lung itself. In the case of a hole in the lung, upon inspiration, insead of the lung inflating, air escapes through the hole in the lung into the space between the lung and the walls of the chest cavity. Upon expiration, this hole often seals itself, trapping the air in the pleural cavity. Each inspiration has the potential to increase this volume until the volume of air in the pleural cavity is sufficient to exert pressure on the good lung and the heart. This is a serious, often fatal condition. Enough pressure is exerted to prevent inspiration in the good lung plus return of venous blood to the heart via the inferior and superior vena cava. Without relief, the patient can die within minutes.In the case of a hole in the chest cavity, referred to as an "open pneumothorax" or "sucking chest wound", the lung may or may not be compromised, as well. In any event, this is a serious condition, as well, for two reasons. First, the negative pressure created by the diaphragm will cause air to enter the pleural cavity, via this hole, instead of inflating the lung. Sealing the hole with something as simple as a gloved hand will allow the lung to inflate normally. Second, an untreated open pneumothorax may develop quickly into a tension pneumothorax.Penetration of the lung or chest wall is not necessary to create this condition. Rifle bullets travel at a sufficient speed to create enough shock to damage tissues for several inches around a wound site.One of the symptoms of tension pneumothorax, though not always evident, is the trachea (windpipe) deviated to the side away from the tension pneumothorax. Several Parkland ER doctors reported JFK's trachea to be deviated slightly to the left. Any deviation at all is a sign of a well advanced tension pneumothorax. To my knowledge, no other condition will have this symptom.Also reported was "subcutaneous emphysema". This condition develops when elevated pressures in the pleural cavity, from a tension pneumothorax, cause air to escape from the pleural cavity into the lower skin layers of the chest. It is NOT a life threatening condition, yet Parkland ER doctors later claimed they were inserting chest tubes into JFK to relieve this condition. Think about this as you read the next paragraph.The simple remedy to relieve tension pneumothorax is to drain the air pressure from the affected side of the chest. This is accomplished by inserting a large bore needle or "chest tube" into the space just above the third rib. Air will come out until pressure is equalized with atmospheric, at which time the needle or tube should be capped until needed again.From Wikipedia: Management The treatment of pneumothorax depends on a number of factors, and may vary from discharge with early follow-up to immediate needle decompression or insertion of a chest tube. Treatment is determined by the severity of symptoms and indicators of acute illness, the presence of underlying lung disease, the estimated size of the pneumothorax on X-ray, and - in some instances - on the personal preference of the person involved.[3] In traumatic pneumothorax, chest tubes are usually inserted. If mechanical ventilation is required, the risk of tension pneumothorax is greatly increased and the insertion of a chest tube is mandatory.[2][16] Any open chest wound should be covered with an airtight seal, as it carries a high risk of leading to tension pneumothorax. Ideally, a dressing called the "Asherman seal" should be utilized, as it appears to be more effective than a standard "three-sided" dressing. The Asherman seal is a specially designed device that adheres to the chest wall and, through a valve-like mechanism, allows air to escape but not to enter the chest.[17] Tension pneumothorax is usually treated with urgent needle decompression. This may be required before transport to the hospital, and can be performed by an emergency medical technician or other trained professional.[4][17] The needle or cannula is left in place until a chest tube can be inserted.[4][17] If tension pneumothorax leads to cardiac arrest, needle decompression is performed as part of resuscitation as it may restore cardiac output.[18]End quote.Gentlemen, this, to me, is clear evidence of intimidation by the authorities, exerted on the doctors at Parkland Hospital ER. The wound in JFK's back, 5 3/4" below the collar line just to the right of spinal midline approx. 1.5-2", would be more than capable of inflicting enough damage to create the conditions above. When the location of that wound no longer fit the scenario of one shooter/three bullets, it became necessary to alter what the doctors did in the ER. The same can be said for the large gaping wound in the right rear of JFK's head reported by the majority of Parkland ER doctors.The myth put forward by the Warren Commission that the Parkland ER doctors were inserting chest tubes to relieve subcutaneous emphysema, a non- life threatening condition, in a pulseless, non-responsive patient with most of his brain missing is so ridiculous as to not be worthy of consideration.While the back wound may appear trivial to many researchers, I strongly feel that JFK may have succumbed to this wound if he had not been struck again in the head by a second bullet.

[RobertP]

This topic has very serious implications concerning evidence tampering by the WC, yet it has been completely ignored. Did no one understand what I was attempting to explain?