Home Management After Chest Injury

  • Potential lung contusions may occur even if hemothorax, pnemothorax or ribs fractures have been excluded. Monitor breathing pattern closely.
  • Notify our medical staff immediately if the patients presents with neck bruises, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, cold sweating, looking pale, cyanosis, severe chest pain or back pain.
  • Rest. Avoid exertion.
  • Take medicine as instructed after discharge and follow-up as scheduled.
  • Please call or return to the hospital if there is coughing of blood, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or other severe discomforts. In the meantime, remain in a siting position and avoid eating or standing.
 

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