Background: Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), a commonly used analgesic technique in
patients with multiple fractured ribs, is technically demanding and associated with certain …

Background: Pain from rib fracture pain may affect pulmonary function, morbidity, and length
of intensive care unit stay. Previous trials have varied epidural technique within the study …

Editor—We report a case of successful erector spinae plane (ESP) block using a continuous
catheter technique for pain relief in a patient with multiple unilateral rib fractures. A 50 year …

Background: Providing analgesia for patients with rib fractures continues to be a
management challenge. The objective of this study was to examine our experience with the …

Background The optimal method of pain control for patients with traumatic rib fractures is
unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of epidural analgesia on …

Adults aged≥ 60 years now represent the majority of patients presenting with major trauma.
Falls are the most common cause of injury, accounting for nearly three-quarters of all …

Background Thoracic trauma accounts for 10%–15% of all trauma admissions. Rib fractures
are the most common injury following blunt thoracic trauma. Epidural analgesia improves …

Background Traumatic rib fractures are a common condition associated with considerable
morbidity and mortality. Observational studies have suggested improved outcome in patients …

Background: In trauma patients, open reduction and internal fixation of rib fractures remain
controversial. We hypothesized that patients who have open reduction and internal fixation …

Rib fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Ultrasound‐guided
thoracic paravertebral catheter insertion has been described for the management of pain …