Episode 63 – Rib Fracture- An Interview with Dr. Patrick Maher

EMplify – November 2021Announcements:The EB Medicine app is live and available for free in the Apple Store. Coming to Google Play soon. It is in Beta and your feedback is welcome. ,Also, this month use code ACEP21! and get 20% of all orders at https://www.ebmedicine.netEmergency Department Management of Rib FracturesAuthor: Patrick Maher, MDEpisode Outline:Why rib fractures?AnatomyFig 1Pre-hospitalED evaluationHistory Physical ExamImagingNexus Chest Decision Instrument in Blunt TraumaACR criteria for imagingCT vs xrayUltrasound TreatmentMedsBindersKinesiotaping – Fig 4Respiratory supportOperative fixationSpecial PopulationsElderlyCancer patientsPediatricsDispositionBattle ScoreRib ScoreFVC