Emergency department management of patients with rib fracture based on a clinical practice guideline.

Journal: Trauma surgery & acute care open
Published Date: Dec 22, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have the ability to increase efficiency and standardize care. A CPG based on forced vital capacity (FVC) for rib fractures was developed as a tool for triage of these patients. The objectives of this study were to assess the efficacy and compliance of physicians with this rib fracture CPG.

Authors

  • Chase Hamilton
    Rocky Vista University, Parker, Colorado, USA.
  • Lauren Barnett
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Health-South, Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
  • Allison Trop
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Health-South, Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
  • Brian Leininger
    Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, University of Colorado Health-South, Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
  • Adam Olson
    Rocky Vista University, Parker, Colorado, USA.
  • Aaron Brooks
    Rocky Vista University, Parker, Colorado, USA.
  • Daniel Clark
    Rocky Vista University, Parker, Colorado, USA.
  • Thomas Schroeppel
    Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, University of Colorado Health-South, Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

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