Episode 63 – Rib Fracture- An Interview with Dr. Patrick Maher
Nov 01, 2021•46 min
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Episode description
EMplify – November 2021
Announcements:
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Emergency Department Management of Rib Fractures
Author: Patrick Maher, MD
Episode Outline:
- Why rib fractures?
- Anatomy
- Fig 1
- Pre-hospital
- ED evaluation
- History
- Physical Exam
- Imaging
- Nexus Chest Decision Instrument in Blunt Trauma
- ACR criteria for imaging
- CT vs xray
- Ultrasound
- Treatment
- Meds
- Binders
- Kinesiotaping – Fig 4
- Respiratory support
- Operative fixation
- Special Populations
- Elderly
- Cancer patients
- Pediatrics
- Disposition
- Battle Score
- Rib Score
- FVC
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