K-Rod: An Innovative Method of Personalized Rib Splinting for Expeditious Management of Flail Chest in Acute Care Settings
Flail chest is a severe type of multiple rib fracture that can cause ventilation problems and respiratory complications. Historically, flail chest has been mainly managed through pain control and ventilatory support as needed. Operative fixation has recently become popular for the condition, and som...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Medicina |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/1/76 |