Analgesia for rib fractures: a narrative review.
Theunis van ZylAnthony M-H HoGregory KlarChristopher HaleyAdrienne K HoSusan VasilyGlenio Bitencourt MizubutiPublished in: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie (2024)
Rib fracture(s) continues to be a serious diagnosis, with high rates of mortality, development of chronic pain, and disability. A multidisciplinary approach to management, combined with appropriate analgesia and adherence to care bundles/protocols, has been shown to decrease morbidity and mortality. Most of the risk-stratifying care pathways identified perform poorly in predicting mortality and complications after rib fracture(s).