Quantifying the Effect of the Rib Injury Guideline (RIG) Score Implementation at a Level I Trauma Center on Safety and Resource Utilization for Elderly Patients With Rib Fractures

= 0.55) were similar between cohorts. Compliance with the SP was 82%.DiscussionImplementation of the RIG score with an integrated smartphrase substantially reduced ICU admissions in elderly rib fracture patients without compromising patient safety, as evidenced by the absence of increased rates of ICU upgrades and no impact on mortality.