CJEM Articles: rib fractures

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  • Rib fractures following minor trauma in older patients: a not-so-benign injury
    January 2000 2 1
    Margaret A. Dingle, Sam G. Campbell

    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.