Comparative evaluation of continuous intercostal nerve block or epidural analgesia on the rate of respiratory complications, intensive care unit, and hospital stay following traumatic rib fractures: a retrospective review
Todd Britt, Ryan Sturm, Rick Ricardi, Virginia Labond Department of Emergency Medicine, Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, MI, USA Background: Thoracic trauma accounts for 10%–15% of all trauma admissions. Rib fractures are the most common injury following blunt thoracic trauma...
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Dove Medical Press
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Local and Regional Anesthesia |
| Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/comparative-evaluation-of-continuous-intercostal-nerve-block-or-epidur-peer-reviewed-article-LRA |