Rib fracture
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Background
- Peds
- <2yrs with >2 rib fx = 50% mortality
- Ribs more flexible in kids so fx requires extreme force
- <2yrs with >2 rib fx = 50% mortality
- Elderly
- Have 2x the mortality with rib fx compared to younger pts
Diagnosis
- CXR
- 1st & 2nd Rib fx = severe chest trauma
See Also
Source
- Trauma Reports 4/04