Rib fall injury first immediately stop the movement, to go to rest, and then the chest should be quickly stabilized and immobilized, should be as soon as possible on the painful parts of the cold compresses, the patient can also be oral nimesulide, ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium and other drugs to reduce the inflammation and pain. Patients should go to the hospital as soon as possible with the help of others to determine the exact location and severity of the injury, and then carry out targeted treatment.
Surgical treatment for rib falls can promptly correct the abnormal respiratory movement of the chest wall, improve the patient’s breathing condition, restore the stability of the chest wall, and promote the recovery of the fracture site. The principle of this treatment is to reduce pain, remove respiratory secretions, immobilize the chest and prevent complications. Painkillers can be used. Patients should be encouraged to cough, cough up sputum and get out of bed as early as possible to minimize respiratory complications.
Patients are advised to eat a light and easily digestible diet, eat small and frequent meals to restore adequate nutrition to the body. Rib falls require prompt medical attention.