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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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