Lung contusion with severe complications - timeline and presentation

[n3m3sis43]

I have a character who's been tossed about, more or less like a ragdoll, by a large robot. He has one or more ribs and a closed head injury, both of which they are keeping an eye on. While modern (read: at least slightly better than present day) medical care is available, it's not immediately available for the character where he is now due to his

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[mallorys_camera]

Classic complication of a cracked rib is a pneumothorax, which is what happens when air leaks in between your lung and your chest wall, preventing the lung from expanding. Has hte potential to be life-threatening although usually isn't. Can take a while after the injury to manifest. Symptoms would be stabbing chest pain and shortness of breath. If it's severe enough, it could compromise oxygenation, producing cyanosis (blue lips and nail beds.) Sometimes resolves on its own, but is usually treated with a chest tube.

[n3m3sis43]

Hi, familiar person!! :D

Thanks... I was reading over pneumothorax yesterday and wondering if that would be the "better" option. *goes to Google more and figure out timeframe*