How to care for the thoracic spine after fracture

The main points of care after thoracic spine fracture are as follows: 1, to absolute bed rest, it is recommended to lie on a hard bed; 2, to turn regularly, at the same time to massage the raised parts to prevent the formation of pressure sores; 3, regular patting of the chest to prevent crushing pneumonia; 4, the patient will appear some retroperitoneal hematoma due to thoracic spine fracture, which will stimulate the patient to appear abdominal distension, defecation, you can give the patient abdominal massage, diet more High-fiber vegetables, fruits and easy-to-digest foods. If the abdominal distension does not disappear after the massage, the patient can be ventilated through the anal canal. When the patient has difficulty in urination, massage of the bladder area can be performed. If urination is still difficult, catheterization can be performed. At the same time, the patient is given a venous pump for both lower limbs and compression therapy to prevent the formation of deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs.