The following symptoms and complaints may indicate a chest trauma (thoracic injury):
Pulmonary symptoms (affecting the lungs).
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- Cough
- Tachypnea (respiratory rate > 20/min)
Cardiac symptoms (affecting the heart)
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Tachycardia (heartbeat too fast: > 100 beats per minute).
Pain
- Retrosternal pain (pain behind the breastbone).
- Thoracic pain (pain in the chest).
General symptoms
- Disturbances of consciousness
- Motor restlessness
- Strong feelings of anxiety
- Possibly hoarseness
