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Continuous epidural analgesia vs. other analgesic methods for traumatic rib fractures
October 2015
Continuous epidural analgesia vs. other analgesic methods for traumatic rib fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Epidural analgesia in patients with traumatic rib fractures: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2015 Jul;59(6):698-709.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six trials examining continuous epidural analgesia (CEA) and other analgesic interventions were included in this meta-analysis. The purpose of this study was to determine the possible benefits and consequences of CEA, in comparison to the other analgesic methods to treat rib fractures. No significant differences were observed between groups in terms of mortality, development of pneumonia, and mech...
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