The use of cadaver models to diagnose rib fractures: A pilot study
In the emergency department, rib fractures are a common finding in patients who sustain chest trauma. Rib fractures may be a sign of significant, underlying pathology, especially in the elderly patients where rib fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. To date, no studies have evaluated the ability of ultrasound to detect rib fractures using cadaver models and subsequently use this model as a teaching tool.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Josh Greenstein, Josie Acuna, Monica Kapoor, Cara Brown, Abbas Husain, Brendan Lally, Devjani Das Source Type: research
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