The clinical syndrome, following blunt chest trauma of chest pain and respiratory difficulty, with or without hemoptysis, confirmed by findings on chest radiographs (CXRs) or other imaging:
Spec...
Hemoptysis after an injury is highly suggestive of a pulmonary contusion.
Bl...
Prehospital:
Primary on-field concerns:
Multiple cites of trauma in motor sports or high-velocity sports (downhill skiing) should be stabilized and transported immediately by emergency service...
Simple chest wall contusions:
Same day
Athlete must be nondyspneic, able to perform usual movements as required for the sport, and able to tolerate pain without narco...
Blunt thoracic trauma with high-energy mechanism should always prompt a thorough evaluation, as pulmonary contusions and rib fractures are commonly associated with significant internal...
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