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Management

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The management of rib fracture consists of:

  • adequate analgesia
  • physiotherapy
  • prophylactic antibiotics in people with chronic bronchitis
  • prevention of complications

Reference

  1. Williams A, Bigham C, Marchbank A. Anaesthetic and surgical management of rib fractures. BJA Educ. 2020 Oct;20(10):332-40.

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