Hemothorax Definition, Symptoms & More
Article Sources
- 1. 'Hemothorax: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.' MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000126.htm.
- 2. Gomez, Laura Pumarejo. 'Hemothorax.' StatPearls /[Internet/]., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 10 Aug. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538219/.
- 3. 'Chest Injury Advice.' North Bristol NHS Trust, www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/Chest Injury Advice/NBT002945.pdf.
9. Pain Management & Hemothorax
It's important to take recommended pain medication to heal efficiently. Pain management may allow a person with a hemothorax to move, cough and breath deeply. If there's a broken rib, lidocaine plasters may be applied to the skin. In extreme cases, an anesthesiologist may use nerve blocks, such as an epidural.
A person should talk with their doctor or seek a second opinion if they have concerns about their pain treatment. A doctor or anesthesiologist should be willing to explain and answer questions.3‘Chest Injury Advice.’ North Bristol NHS Trust, www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/Chest Injury Advice/NBT002945.pdf.
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