Injured puck

The Ice Hockey Injury by Phil Stephens

Part VII—Final Questions

  1. What is the mechanism whereby Rick’s lung collapsed?
  2. What are the two main problems facing the ER physician?
  3. What would be your short-term and long-term treatments for the problem in the x-ray?
  4. Rick was very thirsty after the game and drank a great deal of water that evening. Can you describe the reasons why Rick was so thirsty? Relate each answer to Rick’s symptoms.
  5. What would be your short-term and long-term treatments for the blood volume problem?


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