Analgesia for rib fractures: a narrative review

CONCLUSION: Rib fracture(s) continues to be a serious diagnosis, with high rates of mortality, development of chronic pain, and disability. A multidisciplinary approach to management, combined with appropriate analgesia and adherence to care bundles/protocols, has been shown to decrease morbidity and mortality. Most of the risk-stratifying care pathways identified perform poorly in predicting mortality and complications after rib fracture(s).PMID:38459368 | DOI:10.1007/s12630-024-02725-1

Source: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia - March 8, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Theunis van Zyl Anthony M-H Ho Gregory Klar Christopher Haley Adrienne K Ho Susan Vasily Glenio B Mizubuti Source Type: research