Rib Fracture

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Contents 1 Etiology 2 Laboratory 3 Radiology 4 Complications 5 Management 6 More General Terms 7 References

Etiology

• trauma
• cough [1]
• see bone fracture

Laboratory

• pulse oximetry for saO2

Radiology

• chest X-ray (evaluate for pneumothorax)
• CT scan

Complications

• pneumothorax, hydropneumothorax, hemothorax
• splenic rupture

Management

• supportive

• pain management
• avoid trauma

• evaluate contributing factors

More General Terms

• bone fracture

References

1. Journal Watch 25(17):138, 2005 Hanak V, Hartman TE, Ryu JH. Cough-induced rib fractures. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005 Jul;80(7):879-82. PMID: [1]
2. National Guideline Clearinghouse Rib fractures. (American College of Radiology) ngc-guideline: [2]

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