Fatal infusion reactions within 24 hours of Rituxan infusion occur; approximately 80% of fatal reactions occurred with first infusion. Monitor patients and discontinue Rituxan infusion for severe. reactions (5.1).
The thorax or chest (from the Greek Î¸ÏÏÎ±Î¾ thorax breastplate, cuirass, corslet via Latin: thorax) is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals located between the neck and the abdomen. The thorax includes the thoracic cavity and the thoracic wall. It contains organs including the heart, lungs, and thymus gland, as well as muscles and various other internal structures. Many diseases may affect the chest, and one of the most common symptoms is chest pain.
Therefore, the thorax can be defined as consisting of the thoracic cavity, its contents including the primary organs of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and the wall that surrounds it. It is the part of the trunk between the neck and abdomen. The thorax is composed of a ventral and a dorsal surface.