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. 2024 Oct 26;9(1):e001632.
doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001632. eCollection 2024.

Early identification of respiratory decompensation among older adults with rib fractures: a sound solution for fragile ribs

W Preston Hewgley  1 , Adam Lucy  1 , Rondi Gelbard  1
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Early identification of respiratory decompensation among older adults with rib fractures: a sound solution for fragile ribs

W Preston Hewgley et al. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. .
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Keywords: RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY; geriatrics; rib fractures.

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