PHSA - TSBC - STAN - Multiple Rib Fractures and Flail Chest In-Hospital Management of Adults 16 Years or Older

The purpose of this clinical practice guideline (CPG) is to review best evidence and generate expert consensus on recommendations for the management of multiple rib fractures in adult patients (age ≥16 years).

STAN in collaboration with provincial thoraco-abdominal experts and trauma clinicians developed these guidelines to enhance communication amongst all clinicians when caring for the major trauma patient. The goal of this learning module is to ensure that clinicians who are providing care for major trauma patients have the clinical knowledge and guidance to care for the adult who has multiple rib factures.