scubanurse Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Looking at that bruising, this guy is in my opinion a high risk pt for pneumonia because of the decreased lung expansion. I figured you would have mentioned it, but it's been a while since I've thought trauma and so my mind just went a little nuts. Thanks for the brain work out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushyFromOz Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I didn't see any rib fx immediately on the shoulder xray, but pulmonary contusion could be a huge factor for this guy... the arm was clearly forced into the ribs and that could have been enough to cause a pulmonary contusion...cardiac also....maybe. Damn, why did not i think of that I was angling more towards pneumothorax from rapid change in pulmonary pressure from the seatbelt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushyFromOz Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Medicines For Dummies Sounds like one i could use... Edited August 15, 2011 by BushyFromOz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tniuqs Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Has anyone checked out Bryan Blesoes website lately ... some great "handouts" on 02 (controversial) and EMS myths about trauma ... check it out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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