Table 2.
Common conservative measures of two groups
| Treatment measures | Surgical fixation group (n = 23) | Conservative treatment group (n = 29) |
|---|---|---|
| Chest straps (n) | 23 | 29 |
| Oxygen therapy (n) | 23 | 29 |
| Hemostasis (n) | 23 | 29 |
| Analgesia (n) | 23 | 29 |
| Mucolytic medications (n) | 23 | 29 |
| Hormone therapy (n) | 13 | 17 |
| Antibiotics (n) | 23 | 29 |
| Endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation (n) | 11 | 14 |
| Fluid and blood infusion therapy (n) | 2 | 3 |
| Bronchoscopy for sputum suction (n) | 10 | 11 |
| Closed thoracic drainage treatment (n) | 12 | 26 |