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

EMplify - November 2021 Announcements: 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.net Emergency Department Management of Rib Fractures Author: Patrick Maher, MD Episode Outline: Why rib fractures? Anatomy Fig 1 Pre-hospital ED evaluation History  Physical Exam Imaging Nexus Chest Decision Instrument in Blunt Trauma ACR criteria for imaging CT vs xray Ultrasound  Treatment Meds Binders Kinesiotaping - Fig 4 Respiratory support Operative fixation Special Populations Elderly Cancer patients Pediatrics Disposition Battle Score Rib Score FVC