To intubate or not to intubate - management of multiple rib fractures
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Report By: Maggie Currer - SpR Emergency Medicine
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Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
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Date Submitted: 4th October 2005
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Last Modified: 4th October 2005
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients with multiple rib fractures] does [early intubation] improve [survival and length of hospital or ICU stay]?