Implementation of a chest injury pathway in the emergency department

Implementation of a chest injury pathway in the emergency department

Rib fractures represent a substantial health burden. Chest injuries contribute to 25% of deaths after trauma and survivors can experience long-standing consequences, such as reduced functional capabilities and loss of employment. Over recent years, there has been an increase in the awareness of the...

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Main Authors:	Tomas Breslin, Cian McDermott, Vinny Ramiah, Claudio Dalla Vecchia, Francis O'Keeffe
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2022-08-01
Series:	BMJ Open Quality
Online Access:	https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/11/3/e001989.full

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