Morbidity prediction in conservatively managed rib fracture patients
Cardiovascular risk, age, and level of consciousness on admission are key predictors of complications in conservatively managed rib fracture patients. Though complication rates remain low overall, elderly patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors face a heightened risk of deterioration.
Authors
- Yang Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8510-8015)
- Maximilian Peter Forssten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3583-3443)
- Babak Sarani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6247-3004)
- Shahin Mohseni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7097-487X)
- Lovisa Ekestubbe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3386-1507)
Institutions
- George Washington University (US)
- Örebro University (SE)
- Örebro University Hospital (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-025-02860-4
- Primary Topic
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Örebro Universitet