Rib fractures following minor trauma in older patients: a not-so-benign injury.
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Two older adults presented to the emergency department with rib fractures following minor trauma. Both were discharged on oral analgesics and died within 2 days. Rib fractures more often lead to adverse outcomes in older adults. Emergency physicians should consider admitting any such patient who presents with two or more rib fractures.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- CJEM
دوره 2 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000