Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5733790 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2017 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
Epidural analgesia is associated with increased respiratory complications without providing mortality benefit after traumatic rib fractures. Alternate analgesic strategies should be investigated to treat these severely injured patients.
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Authors
Katherine M. MD, MEd, Lawrence F. MD, PhD, Kerianne MD, Dan L. MD, MPH, David S. MD, Tarek S. MD, Jeremy R. MD, MSc,