#f ribs 
/fractures, rib Fracture 
DIAGNOSIS:
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pain in chest
pain on breathing
diminished movement of chest on affected side
history of blow or injury


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The 1st Aid treatment is minimal. Immobilisation of chest invites {pneumonia}. Patient should be sent to hospital for medical examination to see {ribs} have not penetrated the {lung}. 


#f stoveinchest 
/animated 6 f/s
A more serious injury of chest, often as a result of a car accident, is multiple {fracture} of {ribs} or a {flailed chest}. The chest is unable to expand properly often leading to {paradoxical respiration}. In this case the patient is seriously ill. The signs are:


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{shock}
{cyanosis}
pain
extreme difficulty in breathing


#f stove better 
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TREATMENT:
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call for medical assistance urgently
sit patient up
immobilize affected side of chest
maintain adequate {airway} & respiration
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