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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
To diagnose pulmonary contusion, health professionals use clues from a physical examination, information about the event that caused the injury, and radiography.[1] Laboratory findings may also be used; for example, arterial blood gases may show insufficient oxygen and excessive carbon dioxide even in someone receiving supplemental oxygen.[2] However, blood gas levels may show no abnormality early in the course of pulmonary contusion.
References
- ↑ Ullman EA, Donley LP, Brady WJ (2003). "Pulmonary trauma emergency department evaluation and management". Emerg Med Clin North Am. 21 (2): 291–313. PMID 12793615.
- ↑ Keough V, Pudelek B (2001). "Blunt chest trauma: review of selected pulmonary injuries focusing on pulmonary contusion". AACN Clin Issues. 12 (2): 270–81. PMID 11759554.