Middleton Carolyn, Edwards Mary, Lang Naomi, Elkins Jenny
Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust.
Nurs Times. 2003;99(5):30-2.
Rib fractures are a common injury to the chest. The mainstay of treatment is adequate analgesia coupled with meticulous respiratory care in order to prevent complications. Treatment can be as an outpatient, but patients with more severe fractures may be admitted to hospital for oxygen therapy, ventilation, aggressive analgesic techniques and physiotherapy. Significant morbidity and mortality rates have been reported with rib fractures. To avoid complications, accurate diagnosis, adequate analgesia and effective physiotherapy are essential.
肋骨骨折是胸部常见的损伤。治疗的主要方法是给予充分的镇痛，并辅以精心的呼吸护理，以预防并发症。治疗可以在门诊进行，但骨折较严重的患者可能需要住院接受氧疗、通气、积极的镇痛技术和物理治疗。据报道，肋骨骨折的发病率和死亡率都很高。为避免并发症，准确的诊断、充分的镇痛和有效的物理治疗至关重要。
