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Chest & Abdominal Injuries |
This medical information is to alert parents and
athletes to the signs and symptoms of significant chest or abdominal
injuries.
Often, signs or symptoms of a chest or abdominal injury may
not immediately appear following the initial trauma, but
may develop
several hours later.
If your child experiences one or more of the following signs
or symptoms, medical treatment should be sought immediately.
Go to
the nearest emergency room without delay. (DO NOT go to a
minor emergency clinic.)
Chest Injuries
1. Difficulty in breathing
2. Shortness of breath or inability to catch breath
3. Pain increasing in chest region
4. Vomiting or coughing up blood
Abdominal Injuries
1. Pain or discomfort increasing in abdomen
2. Rigidity and spasm of abdominal muscles
3. Blood in urine or stool
4. Vomiting
5. Nausea
6. Painful urination
7. Pain radiating into left shoulder and arm
Aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen should not be taken as this could produce
nausea or vomiting and confuse or mask the symptoms of a significant injury.
If your son/daughter is taken for medical evaluation, we must have a medical
release form from the physician before they will be allowed to return to participation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
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