The role of thoracic epidural analgesia in the management of blunt chest injuries in a resource-poor setting: A case report

The role of thoracic epidural analgesia in the management of blunt chest injuries in a resource-poor setting: A case report

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Background: Chest trauma is a significant motovox scooter parts cause of morbidity and mortality, accounting for about 25% of all trauma death.Motor vehicle accident is responsible for majority of thoracic trauma while isolated rib fractures is the commonest presentation.Over 90% of thoracic trauma can be successfully managed conservatively.Thoracic epidural analgesia is a significant method of pain relief in chest trauma.

We report the role of thoracic epidural analgesia in the successful management of chest trauma in a 54yr old man in a poor resource setting, and suggest that given excellent pain relief, most chest injuries can here be managed in low-resourced peripheral centers.