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

<p>EMplify - November 2021</p><p></p><p>Announcements:</p><ul><li>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. ,</li><li>Also, this month use code ACEP21! and get 20% of all orders at https://www.ebmedicine.net</li></ul><p></p><p>Emergency Department Management of Rib Fractures</p><p></p><p>Author: Patrick Maher, MD</p><p></p><p>Episode Outline:</p><ul><li>Why rib fractures?</li><li>Anatomy</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Fig 1</li><li>Pre-hospital</li><li>ED evaluation</li><li class="ql-indent-1">History </li><li class="ql-indent-1">Physical Exam</li><li>Imaging</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Nexus Chest Decision Instrument in Blunt Trauma</li><li class="ql-indent-1">ACR criteria for imaging</li><li class="ql-indent-1">CT vs xray</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Ultrasound </li><li>Treatment</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Meds</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Binders</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Kinesiotaping - Fig 4</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Respiratory support</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Operative fixation</li><li>Special Populations</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Elderly</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Cancer patients</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Pediatrics</li><li>Disposition</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Battle Score</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Rib Score</li><li class="ql-indent-1">FVC </li></ul><p></p>