Review Note
Last Update: 02/27/2025 04:47 AM
Current Deck: ACG Part 2::Thoracic SSU
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Commit #291105
SS_TS 1.22 Discuss the diagnosis and management of:
- Flail Chest
- Flail Chest
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Commit #291105- 3 or more ribs fractured in 2 or more areas
- Paradoxical chest movement + hypoxia and hypercarbia
- Associated with pulmonary (+/- cardiac) contusions - exacerbates hypoxia
- Treat: High flow O2, analgesia, chest physio, surgical fixation occasionally performed especially if bilateral segments
- Analgesia: Paravertebral, epidural
- Consider non-invasive ventilation if respiratory failure
- HDU/ICU care ideally