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(S28.0) Crushed chest
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6 050 in individuals diagnosis crushed chest confirmed
Diagnosis crushed chest is diagnosed Men are 44.26% more likely than Women
4 364
Men receive the diagnosis crushed chest
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis crushed chest
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease crushed chest - Men and Women aged 40-44
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-24, 35-49, 55-59, 65-69, 75-79, 85-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 25-34, 50-54, 60-64, 70-74, 80-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 20-39, 50-59, 65-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-19, 40-49, 60-64, 85-89
Disease Features crushed chest
Absence or low individual and public risk
Crushed chest - what does this mean
Crushed chest is an injury caused by a direct blow to the chest, usually from a blunt object or a motor vehicle accident, resulting in compression of the chest wall and the ribs. this can cause damage to the chest wall, ribs, and internal organs, and can lead to serious complications such as internal bleeding, organ damage, and difficulty breathing.
What happens during the disease - crushed chest
Crushed chest is a medical condition caused by a traumatic injury, such as a motor vehicle accident, where a person experiences a severe compression of the chest wall. this can cause damage to the chest wall, ribs, sternum, and lungs, leading to pain, difficulty breathing, and possible internal bleeding. furthermore, the compression can also cause damage to the heart and other organs, leading to shock and cardiac arrest.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Order chest X-ray
- Order CT scan
- Order MRI scan
- Perform physical exam of chest
- Order blood tests
- Perform echocardiography
- Perform pulmonary function tests
- Order bronchoscopy
- Order electrocardiogram (ECG)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the severity of the symptoms and improve the quality of life of the patient.
- Provide oxygen therapy to help improve breathing.
- Administer pain medication to reduce discomfort.
- Provide chest tube drainage to remove fluid from the chest.
- Prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Perform a thoracotomy to repair any damaged tissue or organs.
- Perform a chest x-ray to assess the extent of the injury.
- Monitor the patient for any changes in breathing or heart rate.
- Provide respiratory therapy to help improve lung function.
- Provide physical therapy to help improve mobility.
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Crushed chest - Prevention
Crushed chest is a serious injury that can be prevented by wearing a seatbelt while driving, avoiding contact sports or any activity that involves physical contact, and wearing protective gear while engaging in activities like skiing or mountain biking.