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Lung Injury

心胸外科

Common symptoms

肺泡破裂、胸痛、呼吸困难、咯血、气短、低热、创伤性湿肺、肺实变、肺功能失常

The pathology of disease

Lung injury (pulmonary contusion/laceration/blast injury) is direct/indirect trauma to lung parenchyma, presenting with dyspnea, hemoptysis, chest pain, contusions, and patchy opacities on imaging. Treatment: ABCs; oxygen; chest tube for pneumo/hemothorax; analgesia; lung-protective ventilation if respiratory failure; supportive care; treat pneumonia/ARDS/persistent air leak; monitor for complications; ICU; avoid overhydration.

Common Symptoms

Dyspnea/hemoptysis/chest pain; chest wall contusions; patchy opacities; trauma history

Causes and Pathogenesis

Blunt/penetrating/blast trauma causes alveolar hemorrhage/edema and contusion.

Treatment

ABCs/oxygen; chest drainage; lung-protective ventilation; supportive; treat complications

Preventive Measures

Seat belts; protective equipment; trauma prevention.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Thoracic-surgery/Trauma-Emergency/ICU department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.