What is flail chest?

- At least double fractures per rib. - At least three consecutive fractured ribs S&S (SoB, paradoxical movement IMP, bruising/swelling, Crepitus) True emergency Tx: Before hospital: • Use Trauma bandage and Triangular Bandages to splint ribs. • Can also place a bag of D5W on area and tape down. Osteosynthesis Judet's Staples (staple ribs together)/ Borelly's/STRATOS staples