Rib Fractures - FOI Response Register

1. In your organisation, are there guidelines for the clinical management of adults with either rib fractures, chest wall trauma or blunt chest wall trauma?

Clinicians refer to the ATLS and ETC guidance for trauma

2. Which clinical team(s) are patients with isolated rib fractures, chest wall trauma or blunt chest wall trauma admitted under?

General Surgery

3. Can you please attach a copy of your most recent guidelines for the clinical management of adults with rib fractures, chest wall trauma or blunt chest wall trauma?

NHS Grampian protocol referred to (attached)

4. Where more than one team has produced guidelines, please provide copies of all the relevant guidelines.

As above

5. In your organisation, is there a dedicated service/ team providing chest wall nerve blocks for rib fracture patients?

No, but there are individuals in the teams.