Patient demographics
| Overall (%) | 1 Rib fracture | 2 Rib fractures | ≥3 Rib fractures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size | 97 | 10 | 19 | 68 |
| Age | 80 | 84.5 | 77 | 80 |
| Gender | ||||
| Female | 53 (55%) | 6 (60%) | 8 (42%) | 39 (57%) |
| Male | 44 (45%) | 4 (40%) | 11 (58%) | 29 (43%) |
| ICU disposition | 28 (29%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (16%) | 25 (37%) |
| Non-ICU disposition | 69 (65%) | 10 (100%) | 16 (84%) | 43 (63%) |
| Transfer to ICU | 6 (6%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (11%) | 4 (6%) |
| Cause of injury | ||||
| Fall | 57 (59%) | 4 (40%) | 9 (47%) | 44 (65%) |
| MVC | 32 (33%) | 3 (30%) | 8 (42%) | 21 (31%) |
| Other | 8 (8%) | 3 (30%) | 2 (11%) | 3 (4%) |
| Median hospital LOS | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Mortality | 4 (4%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (5%) | 3 (4%) |
ICU, intensive care unit; LOS, length of stay; MVC, motor vehicle collisions.