Should prophylactic antibiotics be prescribed for rib fractures to prevent infective complications in patients with concurrent chest problems
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Report By: Mr Glyn Barnett - SpR Emergency Medicine
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Institution: St Mary's NHS Trust
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Date Submitted: 30th September 2003
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Last Modified: 30th September 2003
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients with comorbid chest conditions (elderly, smoking, COPD)], should [prophylactic antibiotics be prescribed] to [prevent infective complications of rib fracture].
