What do you supposed to do for broken ribs these days, if you don’t compress them or wrap them.?
If I heard this right, Boris Epshteyn just announced that the Republican Conference are looking to oust Cheney and Kinzinger so that they can’t be used anymore by the dims to make things look bipartisan.
Must be speaking of them being on the Unselect Committee.
And every time they are put front and center to represent pubbies.
I wrapped mine, but I used a velcro band that’s used to lose water weight.
Only time heals
With other broken bones a cast or splint is applied, but that can do more harm with broken ribs, Samuelson says. Rib-belts or binders should not be used. This binding causes shallow breathing, which can lead to complications.
“Your best course of treatment is to control pain to ease discomfort. Every few hours, take five minutes or so of several deep breaths to avoid pneumonia or fluid collecting in your lungs,” Samuelson said.
If your pain increases or if you have shortness of breath, lightheadedness, increasing cough or fever she recommends seeing a provider.
For mild pain, Samuelson recommends taking ibuprofen and bracing the affected area with a pillow while taking deep breaths, coughing and sneezing. Continue light physical activities that do not aggravate your ribs. In four to six weeks or longer, depending on age and pain tolerance, you can gradually return to normal activities.
https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/bone-joint/broken-ribs/