Immediate physiotherapy in perforating wounds of the pleural cavity and underlying lung.

Abstract

Patients suffering from uncomplicated pneumothorax, haemothorax or haemopneumothorax of clinical significance are treated with fluid replacement, intercostal under-water drainage, antibiotics and routine physiotherapy. The commencement of routine physiotherapy may be delayed 8-60 hrs depending on the time the patient is admitted and arrangement of 'out-of-hours' physiotherapy services, but immediate physiotherapy produces superior results from every point of view.

• Authors: C P Rodseth, S Harwin, K Lisus, R D Baigrie
• Journal: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde (S Afr Med J) Vol. 54 Issue 20 Pg. 814-6 (Nov 11 1978) ISSN: 0256-9574 [Print] South Africa
• PMID: 741325 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Topics

• Exercise Therapy
• Hemopneumothorax (rehabilitation, therapy)
• Hemothorax (rehabilitation, therapy)
• Humans
• Length of Stay
• Pneumothorax (rehabilitation, therapy)
• Respiratory Function Tests
• Wounds, Penetrating