Rib Fracture Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of rib fracture?
A
Blunt force trauma
2
Q
What might a rib fracture also cause?
A
Pneumothorax or hemothorax
3
Q
What is the screening tool used for rib fracture?
A
CXR
4
Q
What percentage of rib fractures cannot be detected by CXR?
A
50%
5
Q
Treatment of rib fracture
A
- mobilization
- mechanical ventilation
