Rib fracture is a common disease, and most patients are caused by external force. After rib fracture, patients need effective, scientific and correct nursing after receiving correct treatment, which is helpful to the rapid recovery of rib fracture. Specific nursing should first prevent lung infection, and during this period, we must pay more attention to keep warm to avoid bacterial infection and virus infection.
Nursing care of bedsore. If it is a single rib fracture, most of them can go to the ground three days after the injury, and there is generally no pressure sore. For multiple rib fractures, it is often necessary to stay in bed, which takes about four to six weeks to get off the ground. At this time, nursing is very important, which is very important for the care of pressure ulcers. Turn over regularly, usually every two to three hours. After rib fracture, the chest should be fixed, and the chest strap can be used to fix it, which can effectively prevent the displacement of rib fracture from aggravating and relieve the pain. Respiratory care. After rib fracture, there are often lung contusions, a lot of sputum and hemopneumothorax, and difficulty breathing. At this time, respiratory care is very important. Keeping the respiratory tract unobstructed and encouraging expectoration can effectively prevent respiratory tract infection.
After rib fracture, it is necessary to bind and fix it with bandage and abdominal band to avoid exercise. If the pain symptoms are severe, drugs can be used to relieve the pain. Patients with rib fractures need to stay in bed and turn over regularly to prevent bedsores. Pay attention to keep warm, avoid coughing caused by colds and colds, and aggravate the pain. Encourage patients to cough and expectorate more to prevent atelectasis and lung infection. The diet is light, eat more foods rich in calcium, protein and vitamins, such as fish, eggs and milk, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Regular review of fracture healing usually takes more than three months.