Regional analgesia for patients with traumatic rib fractures: A narrative review

Autor: Glenio B. Mizubuti, Gregory Klar, Anthony M.-H. Ho, Manoj K. Karmakar, Adrienne K. Ho
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 88:e22-e30
ISSN: 2163-0763
2163-0755
DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002524
Popis: Rib fractures are a common complication of trauma and a marker of internal injuries and can carry a high mortality rate. Advanced age, multiple rib fractures, flail chest, and concomitant injuries are poor prognostic risk factors. Fractured ribs and chest drains are painful which can lead to
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