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Wounds first aid

- Signs and symptoms of Chest injuries

Chest injuries

Chest injuries are considered serious injuries that can lead to loss of life if not properly treated, as the area contains the respiratory organs, heart, and major blood vessels.

Chest injuries are divided into closed injuries and open injuries.

Signs and symptoms:

-     Severe pain at the site of injury

-     difficulty breathing

-     Change in skin color at the site of injury.

-     Coughing up blood

-     Shock and circulatory collapse.