Often it is necessary to determine whether conditions that affect the thorax warrant a trip via ambulance to the hospital or trauma center.

Categorize each of the following injuries as either a medical emergency or non-emergent condition and give an explanation for your reasoning.

Rib fracture

Sternoclavicular injury

Pulmonary embolism

Pneumothorax, hemothorax, and hemopneumothorax

Asthma