Management of traumatic rib fractures within a high volume district-general hospital

Aim: Optimal management of traumatic rib fractures is essential in reducing the incidence of secondary morbidity and mortality. Multiple rib fractures, if poorly managed can rapidly result in pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. Our aim was to audit surgical management of traumatic rib fractures according to recommendations given by the British Journal of Anaesthesia.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research