Le traumatisme thoracique a priori simple : de quoi faut-il se méfier ?

Article Article scientifique Article Le traumatisme thoracique a priori simple : de quoi faut-il se méfier ? fre 2005 author Vermeulen Bernard 133725 author Konstantinidis Philippe 684254 1910-1913 16152881 1660-9379 In case of chest trauma, the physician must always carefully evaluate the following parameters before to consider the case as uncomplicated (TTS): 1) the speed and circumstances of the accident; 2) the localization and the intensity of the pain; and 3) the presence of signs of respiratory failure and/or haemodynamic instability. Among patients aged greater than 65, the number of ribs fractured can predict mortality. Patients presenting with TTS, can be discharged from the hospital, provided they are prescribed with adequate analgesic medication and basic physiotherapy exercises, followed by a medical check-up after a five-day period. Accidents Age Factors Hemodynamics Humans Pain/etiology Respiratory Insufficiency/etiology Rib Fractures/etiology Thoracic Injuries/complications/diagnosis Dewey 613 Dewey 617 57 Département de chirurgie 222 64 Département de santé et médecine communautaires 22A false 17 Médecine d'urgence 24 Revue médicale suisse 1 29 Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de chirurgie Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de santé et médecine communautaires

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