Rib fracture

It occurs when strong direct blow to the chest, flattened, falling from a height, and with a strong cough. Characterized by a sharp pain in the area of ​​the fracture, aggravated by breathing, coughing, change in body position. Multiple fractured ribs dangerous increasing respiratory insufficiency. Sharp-edged fragments can damage the lung and the subsequent development of pneumothorax and intrapleural bleeding.
First aid. Imposing a tight bandage on the chest. In the absence of a bandage using a towel, sheets, pieces of cloth. To reduce pain and suppress coughs affected can be given a pill analgin, amidopirina.