Review Note

Last Update: 03/02/2025 09:49 AM

Current Deck: ACG Part 2::Thoracic SSU

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Field Change Suggestions:
SS_TS 1.22 Discuss the diagnosis and management of:
Evaluate methods of analgesia for rib/sternal fractures 

  • Regional analgesia - thoracic epidural + strong opioid or paravetebral = grade A evidence benefit
  • Multimodal analgesia such as ketamine, gabapentin, NSAIDs, weak opioids, paracetamol, cox-2 - grade D evidence
  • Intercostal block = grade D evidence